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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.

Hamas militants 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
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

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visits Temple Mount alongside Rabbi Elisha Wolfson, calling to expand Jewish worship at holy site, Sunday, April 12, 2026.

Israeli 'violations' of Temple Mount spark backlash from Muslim, Arab states

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visits Temple Mount alongside Rabbi Elisha Wolfson, calling to expand Jewish worship at holy site, Sunday, April 12, 2026.

Ben-Gvir visits Temple Mount, says he feels like the ‘owner’ of holy site, Jordan condemns trip


Ben-Gvir's Temple Mount jaunt a sign of new Israeli gov't pragmatism - analysis

The way the whole incident proceeded may provide an early indication of what to expect from this new government: a dose of pragmatism while implementing a hard-right ideology.

 Head of the Otzma Yehudit party MK Itamar Ben Gvir seen during an event of the Chabad community, at the International Convention Center in Jerusalem, December 12, 2022.

Ben-Gvir should be allowed to visit the Jerusalem Temple Mount - comment

One of the greatest mistakes that Israel made was when in 1967 it declared “The Temple Mount is in our hands” but then never took steps to make that true.

 Religious Zionist Party MK Itamar Ben Gvir at the Temple Mount on Jerusalem Day, May 29, 2022.

France’s moderate imam sees Israel as a dream, Europe as in peril

On his latest visit, Iman Hassen Chalghoumi hails Israel’s ‘magnificent mosaic,’ accusing indifferent social media platforms of failing to prevent the radicalization of young Muslims.

 Imam Hassen Chalghoumi, center, meeting with officials from Israel's Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem. Dec. 28, 2022.

Israel, Jordan, PA: Who violated Temple Mount status quo? - opinion

There is only one side, the Arab side, that purposefully has escalated the violence in Jerusalem and defiantly defiled the Temple Mount over the past 25 years.

 JORDANIAN KING Abdullah meets with Palestinian Authority head Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah, in March.

An Israeli Jew's first time ascending Jerusalem's Temple Mount - opinion

Thoughts about ascending the Temple Mount in Jerusalem: It was scary, emotional, fascinating and infuriating. And necessary.

 THE WRITER sits in reflection on the northern edge of the Temple Mount plaza, this week.

Palestinians, Jordan join forces to thwart any change of status quo on Temple Mount

Since 1967, the Temple Mount site has been under the administration of the Jordanian-controlled Islamic Waqf Department.

 A man place a Palestinian flag on the Golden Dome after Friday prayers of the holy month of Ramadan, at the Al Aqsa Mosque Compound in Jerusalem's Old City, Friday, April 22, 2022.

Jordan Peterson slams critics who say he ‘stormed’ Temple Mount

Peterson, 60, was captured on camera by a passersby who claimed that Peterson was storming the Temple Mount with a group of Israeli settlers.

 Jordan Peterson.

Jerusalem’s Temple Mount is Israel’s ground zero - opinion

It is time to assert our sovereignty over our holiest site, to send a clear message to the world that the Temple Mount will indeed be a place for free worship.

 RELIGIOUS JEWS visit the Temple Mount, in 2020.

Support for Palestinians a reason for lost Canada Conservative Party leadership race - Brown

Canadian politician Patrick Brown told a controversial activist that one of the reasons he had been disqualified for Conservative Party leadership was his support for Palestinians.

Police officers stand in line to separate protesters supporting the Palestinians from a small group of Israel supporters in front of city hall in Toronto, Ontario, Canada May 15, 2021.

Temple Mount clashes: Palestinians throw firecrackers, rocks at police - report

Israel Police are on high alert in the Old City of Jerusalem due to the Jewish New Year and High Holiday season.

 PALESTINIANS SHOUT slogans at al-Aqsa Mosque compound after riots and clashes with Israeli security forces last week.