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


Palestinian Authority FM rebukes UNESCO Chief

The resolution made no mention of Judaism’s connection to the Temple Mount, which is revered as the holiest site in Judaism.

Israeli flag and Temple Mount

Jerusalem Police complete security measures for Yom Kippur, High Holy Days

Over 3,500 officers from multiple units to guard capital, oversee procession of thousands to Western Wall.

Police check the IDs of Arab men on Jaffa Road in Jerusalem

JPost Editorial: The US and Jerusalem

Israel and the US are close allies with shared values. It is therefore all the more disappointing that the US administration has refused to accept Israel’s position on building in part of Jerusalem.

An ultra-Orthodox Jewish man pushes a shopping cart past a construction site in Gilo, in December 2012

IFCJ to bring black church, gospel singer to Israel

22 leaders of Bahamas-based fellowship to ‘gain new understanding’ of shared history with Jews.

Marvin Sapp

Past bloodshed and fighting put aside to restore Christianity's holiest sites

Monks of the different denominations that share the Church of the Nativity and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher put aside friction to allow restoration at two of Christianity’s holiest sites.

An Italian team has been working for the past three years on repairing the wooden roof of Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity

Islamic Sanctification of Jewish Yerushalayim

The Jerusalem Post

Security stepped up around Bethlehem, Nablus holy sites for Tisha Be'av

Many worshipers go to ancient holy sites to hold special prayer services on Tisha Be'av, which commemorates the destruction of Judaism's two ancient Jewish Temples.

IDF forces in the area around Rachel's Tomb in Bethlehem

A tale of two mountains: Mount Zion and the Temple Mount

Despite the existence of significant religious sites for Judaism, Islam and Christianity on both Mount Zion and the Temple Mount, only one seems to periodically explode with tensions. Why?

Ami Metav

As Israel becomes more nationalistic, liberal US Jews become more distant

The report presented to the Israali cabinet also focuses on the demographics of Israel’s capital, concluding that the government should consider new measures to ensure a Jewish majority in Jerusalem.

People take part in the 51st annual Israel parade in New York City last year

In Pictures: Thousands hike at midnight to visit Joshua’s grave

Israelis cannot typically visit the graves, except for on special occasions in the middle of the night when the IDF shuts down a section of the village to allow for their safe passage.

Outside of Joshua's Tomb in the Palestinian village of Kifl Haris