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High Court Okays Controversial Western Wall Cable Car Project

Police Violence at Palestinian Journalist's Funeral Is Israel's Mark of Cain

Israeli Police Violence at Al Jazeera Journalist's Funeral Reveals a Deeper Problem

Clashes With Police Erupt at Palestinian Journalist's Funeral Procession

A Year After Nationwide Riots, Israeli Arabs Expect Reprise

Jordan's King Abdullah II and Queen Rania receive the Path to Peace Award in New York late on Monday.

Biden to Meet Jordan's King Abdullah on Friday

Jordan's King Abdullah II speaks at a news conference in Berlin, Germany, in March.

Biden to Meet Jordan's King Abdullah This Week Amid Jerusalem Tensions

Soldiers in the forest where the Elad terrorists were captured on Sunday.

Analysis Analysis |

Political Crisis Could Drive Bennett to Far-reaching Steps in Combating Terror

Police near the site of the attack on Sunday.

Israeli Cop Moderately Wounded in Stabbing Attack at Jerusalem's Damascus Gate

Tracks on the old rail line to Jerusalem.

We Walked to Jerusalem on 'One of the Most Beautiful Train Routes in the World'

A group of religious Jews walk past the Dome of the Rock during their visit to the Temple Mount, in Jerusalem, last month.

Poll: Half of Jewish Israelis Support Jewish Prayer on the Temple Mount Should Jews Be Allowed to Pray on the Temple Mount? Many Israelis Think So, Poll Shows

Harmon Hanatziv promenade in Jerusalem, on Monday.

Jerusalem Plans to Place Giant Israeli Flag on Promenade

Muslim worshippers offer Eid al-Fitr prayer at a park in Jaffa, southern Tel Aviv, Israel, yesterday. Muslims around the world celebrate the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan.

Ramadan Just Ended. Its High Economic Price Is Here to Stay

Bereaved father Mahmoud Khadour, with his young son Moahmmed.

She Was Born Amid the Second Intifada. She Died Amid Israeli-Palestinian Clashes She Was Born Amid a Second Intifada Lockdown. She Died 19 Years Later Amid Israeli-Palestinian Clashes

Greek Orthodox clergymen march in a procession with the Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem at the Qasr al-Yahud baptismal site overlooking the Jordan river, in January.

U.S. Lawmakers Warn Blinken About Attacks on Christians in Jerusalem Democratic, Republican Lawmakers Warn Blinken About Rising Attacks Against Christians in Jerusalem

Israeli policemen at the Temple Mount compound in April.

Violent Clashes Erupt at Al-Aqsa Mosque on the Last Friday of Ramadan

Palestinians pray at Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem.

Jerusalem Escalation or Calm: Why the Coming Days Could Prove Fateful

200,000 attend Al-Aqsa prayers as Islam's holy night passes in quiet

200,000 Attend Al-Aqsa Prayers as Islam's Holy Night Passes in Quiet

Palestinian devotees pray on Laylat al-Qadr outside the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan on Wednsday.

Jordan Pushing to Restore Al-Aqsa Status Quo Amid Jerusalem Tensions, Sources Say

FILE: Temple Mount, Jerusalem.

Bedouin Sentenced for Terrorism Violated 'Duty' to Be Loyal to Israel, Judge Says Bedouin Sentenced for Planning Temple Mount Attack Violated 'Duty' to Be Loyal to Israel, Judge Says

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Jerusalem Rabbi Arrested for Rape Told Women It Was a 'Spiritual Act'

Palestinian protesters fly Hamas flags at the Temple Mount in Jerusalem's old city, Friday.

What Jewish Israelis Don't Get About Al-Aqsa

Demonstrators hold a sign reading "Sheikh Jarrah we are with you," near Jerusalem court, Monday.

Israeli Court Orders Rehearing in Sheikh Jarrah Family's Case, Postponing Eviction

An illustration of the planned 'Burj Khalifa of Jerusalem'

‘Jerusalem’s Burj Khalifa’ Will Reshape the City's Urban Landscape

Worshippers enter at Jerusalem's Lion's Gate in the Old City, last week.

Israel Police Required Al-Aqsa Worshippers to Hand Over IDs, in Violation of Law

Israeli soldiers stand guard by the Erez crossing in southern Israel, December 7, 2021.

Israel to Keep Gaza Crossing Shut for Second Straight Day

Palestinian protesters fly Hamas flags at the Temple Mount in Jerusalem's old city, Friday.

With Jerusalem Ablaze, Hamas' Double-dealings Are in Plain Sight

Orthodox Christian worshippers attend the Holy Fire ceremony at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's Old City.

Israel's Cap on 'Holy Fire' Ceremony Sparks Ire Among Christians

Israeli police evacuate al-Sharif from the al-Aqsa Mosque compound, Friday morning.

Palestinian Wounded in Temple Mount Clashes With Israel Police Falls Into Coma

Palestinian protesters fly Hamas flags at the Temple Mount in Jerusalem's old city, Friday.

Israel Police Use Drone to Fire Tear Gas Grenades in Temple Mount Clashes

José De Castro,  and José Domingues.

'There Are Amazing Stories, Which I Can’t Reveal, but I've Seen Miracles' 'There Are Amazing Stories, Which I Can’t Reveal, but I Have Seen True Miracles'

Fadi Assaf, with his brother Mohammed’s children, Amin and Maryam.

IDF Soldier Opened Fire From a Moving Jeep, Killing a Lawyer Taking Kids to School An Israeli Soldier Opened Fire From a Moving Jeep, Killing a Lawyer Taking Kids to School

Palestinians shout slogans at the Temple Mount, Jerusalem, last week.

U.S. Officials Meet Lapid in Snap Mideast Visit Aimed at Calming Jerusalem Tensions

Israeli police in Jerusalem's Old City last month after Palestinians had shot fireworks at them.

Al-Aqsa Won’t Become a Synagogue. There Are Real Reasons to Fight the Occupation

City camping on Clal center's rooftop in Jerusalem.

Camping on Rooftops Instead of Wandering in the Desert

Police at Al-Aqsa, on Wednesday.

Palestinians Skirmish With Israeli Cops Escorting Jews on Temple Mount

Israel Imposes Passover Curfew for W. Bank Palestinians, but Permits Al-Aqsa Prayer Israel Imposes Passover Curfew for West Bank Palestinians, but Permits Al-Aqsa Prayer

Right-wing Israelis marching in Jerusalem on Wednesday.

Israel Must Prevent Ultranationalists From Starting Another War

Jewish worshippers gather before the traditional priestly blessing prayer on the holiday of Passover, at the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City on Monday.

Opinion Opinion |

David Ben-Gurion's Original Sin

Palestinians clash with Israeli forces at the al-Aqsa Mosque compound on Friday.

Jordan 'Playing a Double Game' on Temple Mount Clashes, Israeli Official Says

People gather for a right-wing march in Jerusalem's Safra Square, on Wednesday

Police Blocked Route as Hundreds Marched Towards Jerusalem's Muslim Quarter Israel Police Blocked Route as Hundreds Marched Towards Jerusalem's Muslim Quarter

Herodian stone vessels.

Stone Kitchenware in Jewish Homes: It Began in the Second Temple Stone Dishes in Jewish Homes: A Custom That Began in the Second Temple

Clashes near Al-Aqsa Mosque, Friday.

A War Over the Temple Mount Is Just a Matter of Time

A 'flag march' in Jerusalem's Old City, last year.

Right-wing Israelis to Press on With March at Jerusalem Flash Points, Defying Police

MK Itamar Ben-Gvir participating in a march to the West Bank settler outpost of Homesh, Tuesday.

Bennett Bars Far-right Lawmaker From March Through Jerusalem's Muslim Quarter Bennett Bars Far-right Lawmaker From Illegal March Through Jerusalem's Muslim Quarter

An Israeli military vehicle at the Gaza border, Monday.

Israel Doesn't Want to Turn Al-Aqsa Tensions Into War, but Explosion May Still Come Israel Doesn't Want to Turn Jerusalem Tensions Into War, but an Explosion May Still Be Imminent

The entrance to the Church of St. Alexander Nevsky in Jerusalem's Old City, in 2020

Custody of Jerusalem Church Tops Russia's Israel Agenda, Kremlin Says

A worshiper at the Temple Mount in Jerusalem's Old City, on Sunday.

Jerusalem’s Temple Mount Clashes Are Spreading to Jordan’s Royal Palace

Unrest in Jerusalem's Old City, last week.

Editorial Editorial |

Keep Violent Israeli Police Officers Far From Temple Mount

FILE PHOTO: Abbas holds the hand of visiting Russian President Vladimir Putin, who leaves the Palestinian Presidential compound in the West Bank city of Ramallah

Putin Backs Palestinians Over Al-Aqsa Dispute in Phone Call With President Abbas Putin Backs Palestinians Over Al-Aqsa Escalation in Phone Call With President Abbas

The entrance to the Church of St. Alexander Nevsky in Jerusalem's Old City, in 2020.

Putin Asks Bennett to Hand Over Jerusalem Church After Court Ruling

Israeli police in the Old City of Jerusalem, on Sunday.

Israel Slams 'Agitation' After Jordan Summons Envoy Over Al-Aqsa Violence Israel Slams 'Agitation, False News' After Jordan Summons Envoy Over Al-Aqsa Violence

Cop hitting journalist with a club in Temple Mount on Friday

Israeli Cops Filmed Clubbing Palestinian Journalists on Temple Mount

Israeli security forces on the Temple Mount on Friday.

Bennett Is Talking Tough, but Taking Steps to Avoid Major Conflagration Bennett Is Talking Tough, but Taking Steps to Avoid Major Conflagration in Jerusalem

Jewish worshipers at the Western Wall, today.

Passover Prayer at Western Wall Draws Smaller Crowd a Day After Jerusalem Clashes