Al-aqsa

‘Raging desire for revenge’: How does the Arab world remember Hamas’s October 7 invasion?

Hamas has continued to deny targeting civilians, carrying out sexual assaults, and mistreating hostages in captivity, claiming that investigations have disproved the allegations.

|ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
An Islamic Waqf member cleans the area outside the Dome of the Rock, at Al-Aqsa compound, in Jerusalem, September 13, 2026.
Mural in the northern Israel city of Metula, 2026

Reporter's notebook: Hezbollah's flags no longer intimidate Metula's residents

Israel's northernmost community was in the direct line of fire of Hezbollah terrorists. Now, residents and tourists are returning as the IDF has pushed back Hezbollah forces.

|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Palestinians hurl rocks at Israeli security forces during clashes in the West Bank town of Hebron October 16, 2000.

On this day: Second Intifada triggered following Ariel Sharon's visit to Temple Mount

In total, more than 1,000 Israelis were killed by Palestinian terrorist attacks, which included suicide bombings, shootings, stabbings, and car ramming.

|ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN
Hamas terrorists stand guard near a stage before releasing Israeli hostage Agam Berger to a Red Cross team in Jabalia on January 30, 2025, as part of their third hostage-prisoner exchange; illustrative

Hamas plans to run in upcoming Palestinian elections, to prioritize status quo at al-Aqsa Mosque

Elections for the Palestinian Legislative Council are set to go ahead on November 28, the first in 20 years after Hamas won in January 2006. Hamas won 74 of the seats, with Fatah following behind.

|ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD

Hezbollah, Hamas heads meet, promise further 'resistance' against Israel

Ebrahim Raisi: "The crimes of the Zionist regime are a sign of weakness and are proof of a bright and promising future for the resistance movement."

APRIL 9, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, YONAH JEREMY BOB
LEFT: Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah RIGHT: Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh

Hundreds of Jews visit Temple Mount after Palestinian riots in al-Aqsa

Jews begin entering Temple Mount • Jordan warns of 'catastrophic consequences' if police remove Palestinians from mosque again

APRIL 8, 2023ByTZVI JOFFRE
Jewish worshipers are seen at the Temple Mount on April 9, 2023

Muslim world must unite against Israel, Erdogan says to Iran's Raisi

The two world leaders also discussed the incidents at the al-Aqsa mosque and Iranian-Turkish relations.

APRIL 7, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan attends a ceremony to mark an increase in capacity at a natural gas storage facility in Silivri near Istanbul, Turkey, December 16, 2022.

Did Israel walk into another Tehran trap with current tensions? - analysis

In many ways, this looks like an Iranian script that was prepared with Hamas and with Palestinian Islamic Jihad and Hezbollah.

APRIL 7, 2023BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
An aerial view of craters in the ground after Israeli airstrikes, in Gaza City April 7, 2023.

Palestinians throw stones on Temple Mount on 3rd Friday of Ramadan

The unrest comes amid clashes between Israel and Palestinian factions in the Gaza Strip and southern Lebanon.

APRIL 7, 2023ByTZVI JOFFRE
Palestinians demonstrate at Al-Aqsa mosque as Palestinian Muslims attend Friday prayers of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, on the compound known to Muslims as the Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as the Temple Mount, in Jerusalem's Old City, April 7, 2023

IDF: Hamas factions fired Lebanon rocket barrage, Iran involvement possible

Even though the barrage into Israel was fired from Hezbollah-controlled southern Lebanon, sources indicate that Palestinian groups may be to blame.

APRIL 6, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israeli security at the scene where a missile fired from Lebanon hit the northern Israeli town of Shlomi, April 6, 2023

Temple Mount riots spark clashes nationwide

For the second night in a row, Palestinians clashed with police on the Temple Mount, which later sparked riots across Israel.

APRIL 6, 2023ByHANAN LISCHINSKY
The aftermath of clashes with the police in the al-Aqsa mosque, April 5, 2023.

Middle East, Iranian media raise anger over Israeli 'crimes' on Temple Mount

A long list of condemnations and negative reports have emphasized the growing anger in the region at Israel over the Jerusalem tensions.

APRIL 5, 2023BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Palestinians pray as Israeli security forces take position at the Al-Aqsa compound, also known as the Temple Mount, while tension arises during clashes with Palestinians in Jerusalem's Old City, April 5, 2023

Netanyahu vows to reduce clashes as UAE slams Israeli actions in al-Aqsa

"Israel remains committed to maintaining freedom of worship and free entry for all religions on Temple Mount," the prime minister said.

APRIL 5, 2023ByTZVI JOFFRE, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israeli security forces work at the Al-Aqsa compound, also known as the Temple Mount, while tension arises during clashes with Palestinians in Jerusalem's Old City, April 5, 2023

IAF strikes Gaza in response to rockets fired after al-Aqsa clashes

Overnight, 10 rockets were fired from Gaza to Israel with one hitting a factory in Sderot.

APRIL 5, 2023ByTZVI JOFFRE
Smoke rises amid buildings during Israeli airstrikes in Gaza April 5, 2023.