In the latest in a series of provocations, Itamar Ben-Gvir agreed that a new synagogue should be built at the site, which Jews call the Temple Mount and Muslims know as the Aqsa Mosque complex.
Tag: Temple Mount (Jerusalem)
18 Arrested at Israeli Nationalist Flag March Through East Jerusalem
The annual march celebrating Israel’s 1967 takeover of the mostly Palestinian East Jerusalem has long been a flashpoint.
Navigating Israeli Restrictions, Many Palestinians Find It Hard to Reach Al Aqsa
Muslim access to the mosque compound has long been a point of contention as Israel has exerted tighter control.
Netanyahu Reverses Firing of Yoav Gallant, Israel’s Defense Minister
Yoav Gallant was dismissed last month after expressing concern about the pace of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s judicial overhaul plan.
Tensions Subside in South Lebanon but Rise Again in West Bank and Israel
Rare cross-border fire between Israel and militias in Lebanon ebbed on Friday, lowering fears of a wider escalation. But violence flared again in Israel and the Israeli-occupied West Bank, where two attacks killed three civilians.
Israeli Police Fatally Shoot Arab Outside Jerusalem Holy Site
The man was shot dead early Saturday at the edge of the Aqsa Mosque compound, known to Jews as the Temple Mount. The circumstances of the killing were disputed and risked raising tensions during Ramadan.
At Al Aqsa Mosque, Shards of Stained Glass Tell a Story of Conflict
Artisans at the contested Jerusalem holy site, known to Jews as the Temple Mount, complain of Israeli interference with their work and face a constant struggle to keep up with repairs after violence flares.
Your Wednesday Briefing: Chaos in the U.S. House Speaker Race
Also, China threatens countermeasures against travel restrictions.
Hard-Line Israeli Minister Visits Volatile Jerusalem Holy Site
Itamar Ben-Gvir, the ultranationalist national security minister, toured the site just days after taking office, drawing a furious reaction from Palestinian leaders.
Israel Searches for Assailants Who Killed 3 People in Stabbing Rampage
The deadly attack on Thursday night fueled Israeli-Palestinian tensions that have been building for more than a month.