The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/temple-mount/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:09:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Temple Mount | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/temple-mount/ 32 32 Police arrest 13 for trying to ‘sacrifice’ bread on Temple Mount to mark Shavuot https://www.timesofisrael.com/police-arrest-13-for-trying-to-carry-out-sacrifice-on-temple-mount-to-mark-shavuot/ Fri, 22 May 2026 21:46:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3828681 Suspects said to bring loaves of bread for the harvest holiday instead of an animal sacrifice, as activists did earlier this month and in April

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]]> Hundreds join interfaith ‘human rights and peace’ march in Jerusalem https://www.timesofisrael.com/hundreds-join-interfaith-human-rights-and-peace-march-in-jerusalem/ Mon, 18 May 2026 20:31:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3826219 Marchers carry signs reading 'Justice,' 'Peace' and 'Soul' in Hebrew, Arabic, and English in counter to nationalist Flag Marches on Jerusalem Day

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]]> 21 arrested for trying to sacrifice a baby goat on the Temple Mount https://www.timesofisrael.com/21-arrested-for-trying-to-sacrifice-a-baby-goat-on-the-temple-mount/ Sun, 03 May 2026 15:12:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3815465 Group is the latest to try, unsuccessfully, to revive animal sacrifice at the site of the ancient Jewish temples

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]]> TikToker dressed as chief rabbi stirs confusion at Independence event https://www.timesofisrael.com/tiktoker-dressed-as-chief-rabbi-stirs-confusion-at-independence-event/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:16:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3807673 Self-styled messiah Eyal Tzionov has ascended Temple Mount and attended rally in support of Ben Gvir clad in Sephardic chief rabbi's iconic robe and turban, baffling authorities

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]]> On 1st day, Shin Bet chief changed background pic on all agency PCs to Temple Mount – report https://www.timesofisrael.com/on-1st-day-shin-bet-chief-changed-background-pic-on-all-agency-pcs-to-temple-mount-report/ Sun, 19 Apr 2026 07:33:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3805124 Source says move showed 'messianic' direction David Zini wants for intelligence agency; after uproar, picture was changed back to agency logo, agents told initial change was accidental

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]]> PM calls petitions for Ben Gvir’s ouster ‘unconstitutional,’ as minister prays on Temple Mt. https://www.timesofisrael.com/pm-calls-petitions-for-ben-gvirs-ouster-unconstitutional-demands-court-reject-them/ Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:37:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3800017 Ahead of High Court hearing, Netanyahu defends Ben Gvir's influence over police decision-making, demands court reject calls to fire far-right minister, who again breaches Temple Mt. status quo

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]]> Over 100,000 Muslim worshipers at Al-Aqsa in first Friday prayers after Jerusalem holy sites reopen https://www.timesofisrael.com/over-100000-muslim-worshipers-at-al-aqsa-in-first-friday-prayers-after-jerusalem-holy-sites-reopen/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:30:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3799315 The mosque on the Temple Mount had been largely closed to the public, along with other Muslim, Christian and Jewish holy sites, due to safety restrictions amid Iran missile fire

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]]> Holy sites reopen in Jerusalem’s Old City after over a month of closure https://www.timesofisrael.com/holy-sites-reopen-in-jerusalems-old-city-after-over-a-month-of-closure/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:50:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3798136 Muslim worshipers throng Al-Aqsa gates for dawn prayers; extended 'Ramadan hours' remain in place for Jewish visitors to Temple Mount; police gear up for Holy Fire ceremony; Western Wall reopens

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]]> High Court raises wartime limit on Western Wall, Temple Mount access from 50 to 100 https://www.timesofisrael.com/high-court-raises-wartime-limit-on-western-wall-temple-mount-access-from-50-to-100/ Sun, 05 Apr 2026 22:26:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3795603 Following petitions filed by religious leaders angry that the court allowed hundreds at a protest, court says it's 'balancing security' with the 'right to freedom of religion and worship'

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]]> Limited Passover and Easter ceremonies held at Jerusalem holy sites amid war restrictions https://www.timesofisrael.com/limited-passover-and-easter-ceremonies-held-at-jerusalem-holy-sites-amid-war-restrictions/ Sun, 05 Apr 2026 11:43:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3795064 Old City largely desolate as just a handful of clergy allowed to perform Passover priestly blessing at the Western Wall and Easter Sunday services at Church of Holy Sepulchre

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]]> In safety precaution, Israel bars Friday Ramadan prayers at Temple Mount amid Iran war https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-safety-precaution-israel-to-bar-friday-ramadan-prayers-at-temple-mount-amid-iran-war/ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 01:37:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3770481 Israeli authorities stress that all holy sites in Jerusalem's Old City are closed to worshippers, as gatherings remain capped at 50 people despite easing of restrictions

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]]> Jewish worshipers get extended visiting hours on Temple Mount during Ramadan https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-worshipers-get-extended-visiting-hours-on-temple-mount-during-ramadan/ Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:49:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3757309 Palestinian Authority decries 'dangerous escalation' as police grant Jewish visitors extra hour at flashpoint site; Temple Mount activist calls move 'slight concession'

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]]> 2,000-year-old Pilgrimage Road to Temple Mount opens to public after years of digging https://www.timesofisrael.com/2000-year-old-pilgrimage-road-to-temple-mount-opens-to-public-after-years-of-digging/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:42:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3738009 Millennia after being buried, street once traversed by millions of faithful from southern end of ancient Jerusalem to Western Wall can once again be walked by visitors

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]]> In first, police let Jewish visitors take printed prayers onto Temple Mount https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-first-police-let-jewish-visitors-take-printed-prayers-into-temple-mount/ Wed, 21 Jan 2026 14:33:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3738470 Police confirm change to longstanding ban on non-Muslim prayer, which comes weeks after Ben Gvir confidant appointed as Jerusalem's top officer; Jewish activists laud policy

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]]> Archaeologist Gabriel Barkay, pioneer of Temple Mount research, dies at 81 https://www.timesofisrael.com/archaeologist-gabriel-barkay-pioneer-of-temple-mount-research-dies-at-81/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:03:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3733691 Discoverer of the Ketef Hinnom scrolls and founder of Temple Mount Sifting Project was a larger-than-life figure who stirred controversy, loved Jerusalem and made the city his mission

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