Ramadan

Israel boosts security ahead of Ramadan amid rise in Jewish nationalist crime in West Bank

In 2025, the number of “nationalistic” Jewish crimes spiked to 867, up from 682 incidents in 2024. More than 50 incidents of nationalist crimes were reported in the past month.

 Muslim women walk, as Israeli settlers carry Israeli flags next to a checkpoint near the Ibrahimi mosque, also known as the Cave of Patriarchs, on the day of the first Friday prayers of Ramadan, in Hebron's Old City, in the West Bank March 15, 2024.
Israeli security forces investigate a ramming attack in Hebron, December 6, 2025; illustrative.

Ramadan will show if clan clashes are really over, say Hebron residents

View of the Temple Mount (Al Aqsa mosque) in Jerusalem's Old City, November 19, 2025.

Re-liberating Jerusalem: Why Israel must assert sovereignty over its capital, now - opinion

 Mayor of London Sadiq Khan speaks at the London Tech Week in London, Britain, June 12, 2023.

London mayor accused of spreading 'Hamas propaganda' in Ramadan message


An iftar for all: Israelis, Palestinians come together in shared hope for peace - opinion

What took place on this day was not just an ordinary iftar but a courageous step toward a future defined by dialogue instead of violence, and cooperation instead of hostility.

 RELIGIOUS LEADERS take part in the third annual Children of Abraham interfaith iftar meal, near the Dead Sea, on March 25, 2025.

Anti-Hamas Gaza protests face uphill battle with no leadership, allies, or leverage - analysis

Anti-Hamas protests gained fuel when Hamas went to ground on March 18. Now, they face a crossroads. 

 HUNDREDS OF Gazans chant anti-Hamas slogans, calling for an end to the war with Israel, in Beit Lahiya, Gaza Strip, last week. There was no holding back as they screamed, ‘Hamas, get out,’ the writer reports.

Why Iranians embrace Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi: Nowruz vs Ramadan, Pahlavi vs Khamenei - opinion

During the New Year celebration Nowruz, Iranians chose their old traditions, while the regime imposed mourning for Imam Ali. More and more, slogans for Reza Pahlavi as leader of a secular Iran.

 A woman poses next to an Iranian flag and photo of the Persian Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, during a protest on the day of the Munich Security Conference, in Munich, Germany February 17, 2023.

Herzog's iftar: Arab leaders share concerns amid rising tensions

The iftar dinner celebrated cultural diversity while tackling pressing regional issues. Arab leaders called for a united front against violence and extremism.

 MUSLIMS PRAY marking Ramadan in al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem’s Old City.

New Jersey city declared 'capital of Palestine' by mayor in fiery speech

Paterson is home to a growing Palestinian population with Palestinian flags and Arabic signage reportedly lining its streets.

 Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh speaks at the Hilal Lighting Ceremony marking the start of Ramadan, February 28, 2025.

How Hamas got a Ramadan ceasefire and released no hostages - analysis

Hamas appears to be able to secure de facto ceasefires for Ramadan each year and not have to ever do anything in return.

 Palestinian Hamas gather at the site of the handing over of the bodies of four Israeli hostages in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza on February 20, 2025.

Nearly 600 illegal residents arrested since start of Ramadan, police say

Currently, only men age 55 and older, women age 50 and older, and children up to age 12 are allowed to visit the Temple Mount.

 Israel Police officers.

Police on guard as tens of thousands of Muslims hold Ramadan prayers on Temple Mount

Police said mass prayer on al-Aqsa ended on Friday afternoon with no irregular incidents, after Israel limited the number entering from the West Bank.

 Muslims pray on the first Friday of Ramadan, at the Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound in Jerusalem's Old City, March 7, 2025

A look in between sanctity and tension during Ramadan in Israel - opinion

Unfortunately, in recent years, the month of Ramadan in Israel has become a period marked by tension. Instead of preserving the values of compassion, extremist elements exploit the month.

 MUSLIMS PRAY marking Ramadan in al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem’s Old City.

Terror attack in Haifa: Israeli Druze kills one, wounds several others

EMTs and paramedics have pronounced a 70-year-old male dead and are treating four patients.

 Israeli security forces at the scene of a terror attack in Haifa, March 3, 2025