Metal detectors

IAA files indictment against two Fureidis residents caught carrying illegally excavated artifacts

Distelfeld and the other officials found a total of 13 ancient bronze coins, three ancient bronze items, two ancient lead items, and another 14 unidentified metal objects in the suspects' possession.

Cave from Lower Paleolithic era found south of Haifa, June 11, 2026.
Ancient coins seized during raid on home of suspected antiquities smuggler, July 28, 2026.

Authorities seize thousands of stolen artifacts in raid on antiquities smuggler's home in West Bank

Excavation of the Melsonby Hoard in Yorkshire, England, April 1, 2026.

Iron Age hoard rewrites history of wagons in Britain, may have been part of royal memorial - study

Coins seized by Border Police from vehicle of Palestinian doctor after attempted smuggling into Israel, March 23, 2026.

Palestinian doctor arrested for smuggling Second Temple-period coins from West Bank to Jerusalem


Temple Mount boycott continues

Despite removing the controversial metal detectors, Muslim worshipers - at the urging of their religious leaders - are still praying outside the gates of the compound.

Temple Mount protest Jordan July 21 17

Being just at all costs

One of the reasons why the Temple Mount has caused so much tension is that it has become common for provocateurs to exploit holy sites.

Palestinian men pray outside the Temple Mount after Israel removed the new security measures there, in Jerusalem's Old City July 25, 2017.

Palestinian unity in Jerusalem as prayer protests continue in Old City

Despite removal of metal detectors large numbers of Muslims gather outside Temple Mount gates to protest Israel's policies and say cameras and other Israeli actions must change.

protests by Palestinians at Lion's Gate, July 26, 2017.

Five takeaways from the Temple Mount and Jordanian crises

Lessons from the last two tumultuous weeks.

Palestinians react following tear gas that was shot by Israeli forces after Friday prayer on a street outside Jerusalem's Old city July 21, 2017.

White House 'applauds' Israeli action on metal detectors

The metal detectors fast became a symbol to Palestinians​ of Israeli control of the Temple Mount

The White House

77% say Netanyahu gave in on Temple Mount metal detectors

When asked whether the metal detectors should have been placed on the Mount in the first place, 68% said yes, 23% no, and 9% said they did not know.

Israeli security forces remove metal detectors which were recently installed at an entrance to the Temple Mount

Israel to Erdogan after Jerusalem tirade: Days of Ottoman Empire are over

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan issued a blistering attack on Israel at a meeting in Turkey’s Parliament of his AKP Party.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan addresses members of parliament from his ruling AK Party (AKP) during a meeting at the Turkish parliament in Ankara, Turkey, June 13, 2017.

Israel removes Temple Mount metal detectors that enraged the Muslim world

It is rumored that the decision to remove metal detectors from the Temple Mount was linked to the safe return of an Israeli embassy guard who was trapped in Jordan.

Israeli security forces remove metal detectors which were recently installed at an entrance to the Temple Mount

It ain’t easy

I don’t know how the difficult temporary status quo that existed before the murder of Israeli police officers Hail Stawi and Kamil Shnaan on Friday, July 14, on the Temple Mount can be returned.

Israeli border police officers stand guard as Palestinians pray at Lions' Gate, the entrance to Jerusalem's Old City, in protest over Israel's new security measures at the Temple Mount July 20, 2017.

Security cabinet meets on alternative to Temple Mount metal detectors

Prior to the meeting, Netanyahu spoke with Jordan's King Abdullah II in an effort to find a way out of the crisis.

Palestinians stand in front of Israeli police officers and newly installed metal detectors at an entrance to the  Temple Mount, in Jerusalem's Old City July 16, 2017.