For the first time, Jewish men have been allowed to pray and bring prayer books to the Temple Mount, marking an initial experiment to manage regional tensions.

Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the Temple Mount to mark Tisha B'Av, stating that Jews feel like "rightful owners" of the site. He was accompanied by Minister Yitzhak Wasserlauf.

Thirteen individuals were arrested in Jerusalem for attempting to perform an animal sacrifice on the Temple Mount during the Shavuot holiday, reviving an ancient ritual at a site of religious tensions.

Israeli police detained twenty-one individuals who attempted to bring a Passover sacrifice to the Temple Mount, an incident that follows similar attempts in the past.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the Temple Mount, stating he felt like the 'owner' of the holy site and vowing expanded Jewish access, drawing condemnation from Jordan.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visits the Temple Mount, calling for expanded worshipper access amid wartime restrictions, while criticizing the High Court's approval of larger protests.

Jordan, along with other Arab and Muslim officials meeting in Amman, condemned what they described as Israeli escalation in Jerusalem, specifically regarding policies in Al-Aqsa and the Temple Mount.

An Israeli minister has reportedly visited the Temple Mount once more, a site of frequent tension.

An opinion piece argues that Israel should cease its appeasement regarding the Temple Mount, highlighting a transformation from silent prayer detentions to public worship.

A report indicates that the Israeli government is investigating plans to seize Arab homes and public buildings on Chain Gate Street in Jerusalem's Old City, a major commercial and tourist area near the Temple Mount.

An individual was arrested in Jerusalem after attempting to sacrifice a goat, reportedly on the Temple Mount. The act is considered a violation of religious site regulations.

A right-wing Israeli minister has caused provocation with a visit to the Temple Mount, a site holy to both Jews and Muslims.

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A Tisha B'Av pilgrimage makes the case that Jewish prayer on the Temple Mount can expand without provoking conflict.

The US House of Representatives has passed an amendment advocating for Jewish prayer rights at the Temple Mount. A representative stated it is 'unconscionable' that Jews do not have the same access rights as other religions to their holiest site.

Jewish youths were detained by police after forcing entry to the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, attempting to perform a Shavuot sacrificial ritual, and were quickly removed and taken for questioning.

Eight Arab countries issued a joint statement condemning Israel's actions at Jerusalem's holy sites, labeling them as 'provocations' and violations of international law.

Holy Vendettas in Jerusalem open tomorrow: The Holy Sepulchre, the Western Wall and the Temple Mount

JERUSALEM: Israel on Wednesday imposed restrictions on Palestinian worshippers from the occupied West Bank attending weekly Friday prayers at the Al Aqsa Mosque in east Jerusalem and capped the worshippers number at 10,000 during the holy month of Ramazan which began on Wednesday. The Israeli authorities also imposed age restrictions on West Bank Palestinians, permitting entry only to men aged 55 and older, women aged 50 and older, and children up to age 12 to attend the Friday prayers. “Ten thousand Palestinian worshippers will be permitted to enter the Temple Mount for Friday prayers throughout the month of Ramadan, subject to obtaining a dedicated daily permit in advance,” COGAT, the Israeli agency in charge of civilian matters in the Palestinian territories, said in a statement. “Entry for men will be permitted from age 55, for women from age 50, and for children up to age 12 when accompanied by a first-degree relative.” COGAT said, adding that restrictions apply only to Palestinians travelling from the West Bank, which Israel has occupied since the 1967 Arab-Israeli war. Imam of Al Aqsa arrested by Israeli police; Hamas condemns arrest, restrictions on worshippers’ access to holy mosque “It is emphasised that all permits are conditional upon prior security approval by the relevant security authorities,” COGAT said. “In addition, residents travelling to prayers at the Temple Mount will be required to undergo digital documentation at the crossings upon their return to the areas of Judea and Samaria at the conclusion of the prayer day,” it said, using the Biblical term for the West Bank. During Ramazan, hundreds of thousands of Palestinians traditionally attend prayers at Al Aqsa, Islam’s third holiest site, located in east Jerusalem, which Israel captured in 1967 and later annexed in a move that is not internationally recognised. Since the war in Gaza broke out in October 2023, the attendance of worshippers has declined due to tough Israeli restrictions. Israel arrests Al Aqsa Mosque Imam Israeli police on Monday arrested the Imam of Al Aqsa Mosque, Sheikh Moh­am­med al-Abbasi, from inside the mosque’s courtyards in occupied Jerusalem. The Palestinian news agency WAFA, citing local sources, reported that Israeli forces detained Sheikh al-Abbasi inside the courtyards of Al Aqsa Mosque without giving any reason. It said the arrest “comes amid escalating Israeli measures against the blessed Al Aqsa Mosque, including restrictions on imams, preachers and worshippers stationed there, limitations on the entry of worshippers, and intensifying incursions carried out by settlers under heavy protection from Israeli police”. On Tuesday, Hamas condemned the arrest of al-Abbasi in a statement, saying he had been “served with an order banning him from the mosque”. The movement said the measure “constitutes blatant interference in the affairs of Al Aqsa and an unacceptable assault on its imams”. Published in Dawn, February 19th, 2026