Holy sites in jerusalem

A cautious Ramadan: Balancing security, rights, and common sense for a peaceful month - editorial

As Ramadan begins, Israel takes a cautious approach, managing security without escalating tensions, hoping for a month of prayer and peace.

Israel Police officers patrol in Jerusalem’s Old City during the beginning of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, February 18, 2026.
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas addresses the general Conference of Fatah Youth in Ramallah, with a backdrop including a portrait of Abbas and Yasser Arafat, November 27, 2025; illustrative.

PA drafts constitution, omits Jewish ties to Jerusalem, calls for Sharia legal system

 King Abdullah II receives representatives of Jerusalem Waqf and Church Councils, Jerusalemite figures in presence of Palestinian President

Patriarchs, Abbas praise Jordan's role in preventing 'Judaization' of Jerusalem's holy sites

 Star of David and yizkor candle.

In memory of Mrs. Cherna Moskowitz, of blessed memory


Foreign journalists see Jerusalem with their own eyes

"Israel is seen through a prism of so many filters and lobby groups – be it Israeli, Christian or Muslim advocacy groups. So it’s hard to get a clear understanding of what’s going on here from afar."

Ze'ev Elkin, Jerusalem affairs minister (right), speaks to a group of European journalists during a recent tour of the City of David

Prayers answered: Christianity's holiest site reopens

"It's one of the holiest sites for our religion and we prayed very hard these last three days that things would change and it would be open for us to be able to go in."

Worshippers kneel and pray in front of the closed doors of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's Old City

Pop star Yeng Constantino snaps her way through the Holy Land

Filipina singer/actress visits Jerusalem, Jaffa and Nazareth, making sure to post her moments on Instagram.

Yeng Constantino's Instagram account

'Unveiling Jerusalem' Pierre Rehov's new film debunks UNESCO's revision of History

New film looks into the history of Jerusalem's holy sites and examines the archeology being used to buttress modern political narratives.

Unveiling Jerusalem poster

Surge in Temple Mount visits is Jewish answer to site’s crisis

‘It’s revenge after last week’s victory,’ say Muslims in Old City

A Jewish worshipper prays in front of an entrance to the compound known to Muslims as Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as Temple Mount, on Tisha B'Av, a day of fasting and lament, in Jerusalem's Old City August 1, 2017.

Palestinian and Arabic media: 'Al-Aksa under siege'

Arabic media outlets depict a 'besieging of Al-Aqsa mosque' while some reporters try to give a more nuanced view.

A Palestinian woman argues with an Israeli border policeman at the entrance to the compound known to Muslims as Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as Temple Mount, in Jerusalem's Old City

Four ways to still advance Kotel plan

The non-Orthodox Jewish movements still have a few options open for progress on prayer at Judaism's holiest site.

An impromptu Orthodox prayer service at the pluralist section of the Western Wall in Jerusalem.

Jerusalem: A consensus issue at last

Indeed, Jerusalem is becoming a consensus issue, and I recently hung the proof on the walls of the Old City. I will explain.

Sunrise at the Western Wall by Zina Roitman

Western Wall streaker’s mother pleads for privacy, cites mental illness

‘We are begging, please leave us alone - this wasn’t a provocation,’ says mother.

A view of the Western Wall, the Temple Mount and Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem

UN job posting lists location as Jerusalem, State of Palestine

The specific job listing is for a Local Access Associate.

A Palestinian flag is seen waving in front of the Kotel