Al-aqsa

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.

Mural in the northern Israel city of Metula, 2026
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

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

People walk in the Old City of Jerusalem on March 8, 2026.

Government exploring plans to seize Arab homes, public buildings in Jerusalem's Old City - report


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

 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.

 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.

 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.

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.

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.

 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.

 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.

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.

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

IDF soldier injured in shooting attack near Hebron

Violence broke out across the West Bank after clashes took place overnight in al-Aqsa mosque.

 IDF troops are seen operating across the West Bank as part of Operation Break the Wave on March 11, 2023