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Al-Aqsa Mosque on Temple Mount, in the Old City of Jerusalem.
March 24, 2026, 10:30 am
The Al-Aqsa Libel: A Century of Manufactured Outrage
The claim that Jews seek to destroy or desecrate Al-Aqsa Mosque is not a political opinion — it is a recycled incitement libel with a documented, bloody history
By Clive Lewis
A child writing in an exercise book in a classroom, Saudi Arabia.
May 24, 2023, 10:39 am
Saudi Arabia removes ‘practically all antisemitism’ from textbooks, report reveals
Anti-Israel material were also removed from textbooks, such as false accusations that Israel set fire to the Al-Aqsa Mosque in 1969 and calling Israel a 'falsified democracy.'
By Jotam Confino in Israel
Israeli security forces guard while Jews visit the Temple Mount, in Jerusalem's Old City, during the Passover holiday the holy month of Ramadan, April 9, 2023. (Jamal Awad/Flash90)
April 12, 2023, 9:09 am
Israeli government bans Jews from Temple Mount through end of Ramadan
A “unanimous recommendation” from the IDF, Defense Ministry, Shin Bet and Police “decided to prohibit Jewish visitors and tourists from going up to the Temple Mount until the end of Ramadan.'
By Ron Kampeas (JTA)
Jewish News publicised Labour leader Keir Starmer attending a mock seder for new Pesach video
April 6, 2023, 4:06 pm
ITV ‘diversity board’ member posts online attack at Starmer’s goodwill message to UK Jews
Dan White tells Jewish News he 'can only apologise for ill-timing of tweet' in response to the Labour leader's 'warm wishes' to the community ahead of Pesach
By Lee Harpin
Israeli security forces take position at the Al-Aqsa compound, also known to Jews as the Temple Mount, while tension arises during clashes with Palestinians in Jerusalem's Old City, April 5, 2023. REUTERS/Ammar Awad
April 5, 2023, 5:42 am
16 rockets fired from Gaza after Israeli police clash with Palestinians inside Al-Aqsa mosque
Police said fireworks were "fired directly at the police officers in a life-threatening manner," inside the Al-Aqsa mosque. Hamas urged Palestinians to "defend" the holy site.
By Jotam Confino in Israel
May 30, 2022, 3:50 pm
Half of Jewish Israelis support worship on Temple Mount, survey says
Up to 38 per cent say it is a religious commandment - but 17 per cent say it is against Jewish Law, according to research published by the Israel Democracy Institute
By Toby Porter
Youth coming from the al-Aqsa Mosque moving towards the back of the Western Wall throwing stones and using fireworks during April 2022 clashes (Twitter)
April 22, 2022, 12:30 pm
Scottish MP makes one-sided statement on Al-Aqsa Mosque violence
Israel's Foreign Ministry releases footage of Islamic extremists appearing to provoke clashes during Ramadan prayers
By Lee Harpin
A placard quotes the words of IRA terrorist Bobby Sands who said that Ireland's revenge on the UK will be the "laughter of our children".
June 12, 2021, 5:13 pm
Antisemitic ‘Netanyahu = Hitler’ banner proudly on display at Palestine demo
Openly antisemitic placards at Saturday's Friends of Al Aqsa event in central London, that featured speeches by Jeremy Corbyn and John McDonnell.
By Lee Harpin
May 10, 2021, 12:45 pm
Israeli police cancel Jerusalem flag parade through Muslim quarter
Amid scenes of violence in the Old City, officials reverse their decision to allow the parade to proceed at the last minute
By Michael Daventry
Palestinians pray as Israeli policemen guard during Friday prayers in the East Jerusalem, following a terror attack earlier that day. July 2017 Photo by: JINIPIX
July 30, 2018, 4:16 pm
Muslim worshippers clash with Israeli police on Temple Mount
Youths wearing masks set off firecrackers and threw rocks at security officials after Friday prayers last week
By JTA
Ohad Zwigenberg
December 6, 2017, 3:06 pm
Striking images in contention for Israel’s best press photo of 2017
Prayers, protests and prime ministers make the cut for shortlisted photographs from the Jewish state this year
By Stephen Oryszczuk
Israeli security forces at the scene of a stabbing attack near Damascus Gate outside Jerusalem Old City. Photo by: JINIPIX
August 25, 2017, 12:24 pm
Terrorist attacks on Israelis doubled in July
Security services recorded 222 incidents last month, which is the highest since December 2015
By JTA
An aerial view of the Temple Mount in the Old City of Jerusalem, featuring the Golden Dome of the rock and Al Aqsa mosque
July 28, 2017, 5:46 pm
Prayers end peacefully in Jerusalem as Palestinians return to Temple Mount
Israeli forces were on high alert for potential violence at the sacred site after two weeks of fraught tension over security arrangements
By Jewish News Reporter
Muslim leaders' told Palestinians, who led mass protests in the Old City of Jerusalem, that their demonstrations against the new security arrangements could end. Photo by: JINIPIX
July 27, 2017, 9:52 am
Muslims return to Temple Mount mosque as security measures removed
Jerusalem's Islamic leaders tell Palestinians they can pray at the holy shrine once again after Israel removes controversial metal detectors
By Jewish News Reporter and JTA
Israeli police detain the Palestinian assailant
July 24, 2017, 3:08 pm
Arab-Israeli stabbed by Palestinian assailant in Petah Tikvah
Victim taken to hospital with moderate wounds, after 21-year-old attacker from West Bank launches assault
By JTA
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