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An Orthodox Jew stands facing the Dome of the Rock on the Temple Mount in the Old City of Jerusalem on July 24, 2013. (Lucie March/Flash90)
September 1, 2017, 3:18 pm
Court demands state justify Temple Mount metal detectors for Jews
In small victory for far-right activists, judge order government to explain its policy after security measures were removed from Muslim access points to holy site
By TOI staff
A wooden footbridge leads up from the Western Wall to the Mughrabi Gate of the Temple Mount in Jerusalem's Old City November 28, 2011. (Kobi Gideon/Flash90).
September 1, 2017, 12:43 am
Far-right activists demand removal of Temple Mount metal detectors for Jews
Petition filed with Supreme Court claims discrimination after security measures were removed from Muslim access points to holy site
By TOI staff
A general view shows protesters waving Turkish and Palestinian flags during a demonstration in Istanbul on July 30, 2017, to protest against measures taken by Israel in Jerusalem and to show solidarity with the Palestinians. (AFP PHOTO / YASIN AKGUL)
July 30, 2017, 9:42 pm
Singing ‘hit, hit Zionists,’ thousands rally against Israel in Istanbul
Demonstrators wave Turkish and Palestinian flags; protest security measures around Temple Mount, removed by Israel last week
By Agencies and TOI staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leads the weekly cabinet meeting at his office in Jerusalem, July 30, 2017. (AFP/ AMIR COHEN)
July 30, 2017, 1:33 pm
Removing Temple Mount security hard but necessary choice, PM says
Netanyahu vows NIS 100 million budget will see new measures introduced to replace metal detectors violently rejected by Muslims
By Stuart Winer
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seen with then outgoing Shin Bet chief Yoram Cohen (R) and current head Nadav Argaman (L) at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem on May 08, 2016. (Kobi Gideon/GPO)
July 27, 2017, 8:50 pm
Netanyahu defends Shin Bet after Likud MK calls agents ‘cowards’
PM’s praise for security service comes after David Bitan slams agency for advocating removal of metal detectors at Temple Mount
By Alexander Fulbright
Muslims celebrate outside the Temple Mount, in Jerusalem's Old City, following Muslim leaders announcing a return to pray at the Temple Mount, after Israeli police removed all security measures it had implemented in wake of a terror attack at the holy site two weeks ago. July 27, 2017. (Hadas Parush/FLASH90)
July 27, 2017, 5:02 pm
Temple Mount crisis saw PM failing under pressure and showed Abbas ready to go to war
Israeli sovereignty on the Temple Mount has clear limits. The dismal events of the past weeks underline that is smarter not to try to cross them
By Avi Issacharoff
Leader of Yesh Atid party MK Yair Lapid speaks during a press conference in Tel Aviv, April 3, 2017. (Flash90)
July 27, 2017, 2:57 pm
Lapid calls for more aggressive stance on Turkey
Opposition figure urges recognition of Kurdish state and Armenian genocide, says Jerusalem and Ankara won’t restore past friendly ties
By Raphael Ahren
Border policeman stand guard outside the Lions Gate of the Old City in Jerusalem, July 25, 2017. (Raoul Wootliff/Times of Israel)
July 26, 2017, 3:11 pm
Detecting no mettle, a former ally turns the page on Netanyahu
The Temple Mount metal detectors coming down seems to be the last straw for the strained Netanyahu-Israel Hayom love affair, but the PM at least finds a modicum of succor elsewhere
By Joshua Davidovich
A man passes out the free newspaper Israel Hayom to passersby on Ben Yehuda Street in Jerusalem, January 4, 2011. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
July 26, 2017, 12:16 pm
In unprecedented attack, Israel Hayom pans ‘helpless,’ ‘feeble’ Netanyahu
The Adelson-owned daily, long known for boosting the PM, castigates him for ‘surrendering’ in Temple Mount metal detector standoff
By TOI staff
Border policeman stand guard outside the Lions Gate of the Old City in Jerusalem, July 25, 2017. (Raoul Wootliff/Times of Israel)
July 26, 2017, 5:52 am
US ‘applauds’ Israel for nixing Temple Mount metal detectors
White House press secretary praises Jerusalem’s efforts to ‘maintain security while reducing tensions in the region’
By Eric Cortellessa
Israeli security forces take down metal detectors outside the Old City of Jerusalem's Lions Gate on July 24, 2017. (AFP Photo/Ahmad Gharabli)
July 25, 2017, 10:12 pm
77% of Israelis: Government capitulated over Temple Mount security
In TV survey, 68% agreed with security measures put in place at holy site after attack in which 2 cops were killed, and later removed
By Alexander Fulbright
Avi Dichter (Channel 2 screenshot)
July 25, 2017, 8:57 pm
Top Israeli MK: Israel will turn Temple Mount into a ‘sterile area’
Security measures will ensure the holy site doesn’t become a ‘weapon store’ for terrorists, says Likud’s ex-Shin Bet chief Avi Dichter
By TOI staff
On the sidelines of the 28th Arab League Summit on March 29, 2017, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas (R) meets with King Abdullah II of Jordan (C) and Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi. (Wafa/Thaer Ghnaim)
July 25, 2017, 4:17 pm
Jordan ‘kept Palestinians in the dark’ over Temple Mt. pact — official
Senior Ramallah official indicates the PA, which was apparently not included in talks to restore calm, will resume security cooperation with Israel
By Avi Issacharoff
Michael Boyden
July 25, 2017, 4:02 pm
Michael Boyden
Bibi the hero?
Israel’s action was arrogant and once again the prime minister came home with his tail between his legs
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks on the phone with Israel's ambassador to Jordan, Einat Schlein, and the security official who was stabbed and shot two Jordanians, on their return to Israel, July 24, 2017. (courtesy)
July 25, 2017, 12:53 pm
Netanyahu turns capitulation into personal triumph
Crisis in Jordan enables a face-saving turn-around at the Temple Mount, brokered by the previously derided Shin Bet chief
By Avi Issacharoff
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