Jerusalem

The fruits of hatred in Jerusalem

Israel takes rational steps to protect its people from terrorism. The Palestinians and the Arab states, in bad-faith hysterics, misrepresent those …

Clashes break out in West Bank as tension mounts in Jerusalem

Low-level clashes between Palestinian protesters and Israeli security forces broke out near Rachel’s Tomb, in the West Bank city of Bethlehem, amid …

137 Jewish settlers defile al-Aqsa Mosque

At least 137 Jewish settlers Wednesday morning stormed the plazas of al-Aqsa Mosque under the protection of Israeli …

Are American Jews Giving Up On Israel?

As the ultra-Orthodox pass new measures governing prayer at the Western Wall and religious conversion, a rift is growing between Israeli and American …

Israeli police turn East Jerusalem hospital into battlefield amid hunt for dying Palestinian

Through the window of his office, Dr. Rafiq Husseini has a view of the courtyard of the hospital he directs, the stone wall that...<p>Want to enjoy …

MEMRI Responds To Islamic Center Of Davis's Statement Following Exposure Of Imam Shahin's July 21 Antisemitic Sermon

<i>This week, MEMRI released a clip of a July 21, 2017 sermon by Imam Ammar Shahin at the Islamic Center of Davis (ICD) in Davis, California in which he</i> …

Temple Mount crisis saw PM failing under pressure and showed Abbas ready to go to war

The battle over the metal detectors was not ended by heads of state or terror chiefs. It was the officials of the Waqf — Jordanian employees and the …

The Turkish-Israeli rift over the Haram al-Sharif - SELİN NASİ

SELİN NASİ >The Turkish-Israeli rift over the Haram al-Sharif<p>Israel’s decision to remove the metal detectors from the entrance to the Haram al-Sharif …

Jordan says Israel holy site move ‘step towards calm’

<b>AMMAN:</b> Jordan, on Thursday, welcomed Israel’s removal of all new security measures from Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa mosque compound after nearly two weeks of …

Netanyahu's spin machine is working overtime – and it could destroy Israel's ties with Jordan

The spectacle Netanyahu made of welcoming back the embassy guard who shot and killed his attacker in Amman has angered Jordan, and it's unlikely to …

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What Do Israeli Arabs Want?

The successes and grievances of Israel’s Arab citizens are a story of considerable interest, especially in the aftermath of the Temple Mount murders …

Thousands of worshippers surge into Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque, 113 injured | Reuters

This story has not been edited by Firstpost staff and is generated by auto-feed.<p>Published Date: Jul 28, 2017 12:15 am | Updated Date: Jul 28, 2017 …

American Imams for Pogroms

Posted: Jul 28, 2017 12:01 AM<p>Our very secular national media have a favorite narrative when it comes to "hate speech" and religion. Since 9/11, our …

Despite Temple Mount resolution, army bracing for clashes across West Bank

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Muslims return to Al-Aqsa mosque to pray after Israel removes barriers

<b>Jerusalem:</b> Throngs of Muslims resumed praying at al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem on Thursday after Israel, seeking to reduce tensions in an explosive …

Temple Mount crisis demonstrates the tragic disconnect of Israel's secular left

It’s become common among some Tel Aviv residents to go off on a...<p>Want to enjoy 'Zen' reading - with no ads and just the article? Subscribe today

Israeli coalition whip slams Shin Bet as 'cowards' over Temple Mount crisis

Coalition whip David Bitan (Likud) said on Thursday that the Shin Bet security service conducted itself with cowardice in its handling of the recent …

Erdogan: Israel is trying to take Al-Aqsa from Muslims

Israel is attempting to take over Al-Aqsa Mosque from “the hands of Muslims,” Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, warned today.Speaking at a …

Muslim leaders in Jerusalem call for return to prayer at Al Aqsa mosque after Israel scales back security measures

Muslim leaders in Jerusalem say they are happy that Israel has withdrawn its additional security measures at the Al Aqsa compound and urged their followers to return to prayer.<p>Israel last night took down cameras and metal gates that had been installed in the area following an attack that killed two …

10 Things to Know for Today

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:<p>1. TRUMP'S TRANSGENDER TROOPS BAN DIVIDES VETS IN CONGRESS<p>One camp is standing squarely behind the commander in chief and the other decrying his order as an ugly attack on dedicated troops.<p>2. GOP …

Arab committee formed to monitor ‘Israel’s violations’ in Jerusalem

The Arab Permanent Committee on Human Rights decided on Wednesday to form a committee to monitor the “Israeli violations” in East Jerusalem, Egyptian …

Lapid on Erdogan: Israel should support Kurdish state, recognize Armenian genocide

Turkey needs to know they cannot continue to kick Israel, and Israel will come back and ask for more, Yesh Atid leader Yair Lapid said Thursday in …

Palestinian protesters' 'victorious' after Israel lifts al-Aqsa security

Officials of the Islamic Waqf authority that administers the holy site said on Thursday that Muslims should claim victory after Israel backed down, and urged them to once again pray inside the mosque.<p>Muslim leaders of the al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem have given their approval for …

What is required of Turkey in the latest fight for Al-Aqsa

Jerusalem and Al-Aqsa Mosque are among the most important issues in the overall Palestinian cause. They are also among the main factors that greatly …

Bereaved father on removal of metal detectors: 'don't like it, but support it'

Shachiv Shnaan, former MK and father of Staff Sgt. Maj. Kamil Shnaan who was murdered in the Temple Mount terrorist attack earlier this month, stated …

Netanyahu vows to ‘remove Al Jazeera from Israel’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu this evening vowed to close the <i>Al Jazeera</i> office in the occupied city of Jerusalem.“The <i>Al Jazeera</i> network …

Netanyahu's power drunk government

Instead of listening to Israel’s security experts, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu keeps provoking the Palestinians and escalating tensions.

New York Assemblyman blasts anti-Israel activist Sarsour

New York State Assemblyman Dov Hikind on Wednesday blasted pro-Sharia law and anti-Israel activist Linda Sarsour for claiming that Palestinian Arabs' …

Israel caught in a trap of its own making

Like the wounded beast, Israel finds itself caught in a trap of its own making.