Pope’s Upcoming Visit has Israeli Security on High Alert
The upcoming visit of Pope Francis to Israel is proving to be a major headache for local Israeli security forces tasked with overseeing the pontiff’s security.
The House on the Hill
After having a brush with the conflict and chaos that is connected with the holiest piece of real estate in the world, I have decided to take a step back to get a historical, linguistic perspective on what most people call the Temple Mount.
Secular Israeli Students Embracing Temple Mount
A growing number of secular Israeli university students are embracing Jewish rights to the Temple Mount, following months of violence against Jewish visitors and tourists at the holy site and a growing Hamas presence.
Temple Mount Violence: Pastor Speaks Out after Abusive Visit
Pastor Keith Johnson, head of the Biblical Foundations Academy, was recently expelled from the Temple Mount by Waqf security guards for talking to a Jewish person while on the mount.
Israel Rings in 66 Years of Independence with Proposal of Radical New Law
Sixty six years ago, David Ben Gurion declared Israel the independent state of the Jewish nation. Now, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants to enshrine that identity in law.
New Islamic Fatwa Allows Millions of Muslims to Pray on Temple Mount
A new Islamic fatwa permits millions of Muslims from around the world to visit the Al-Aqsa Mosque on the Temple Mount.
Violence Erupts in Jerusalem’s Old City Overnight
JERUSALEM – Tensions continue to rise and violent incidents continue to increase in the Old City in Jerusalem.
Jerusalem Police Thwart Arab Riot on the Temple Mount
Police in Jerusalem have imposed a limited access ban to Muslims on the Temple Mount Sunday morning. The ban was announced as a result of attempted riots by Arab youth on the Temple Mount on Saturday night.
Where the Bible Comes to Life
The City of David, located south of the Temple Mount, is rich with archaeological treasures that map out the stories of the Bible and the Jewish kings.
Police Attacked by Palestinian Rioters with Molotov Cocktails on Temple Mount
Israeli security forces and riot police were called in to the Temple Mount area Sunday morning as violent protests erupted. Riots erupted near the Mughrabi gate as the site was opening to visitors for the day.