Al-Aqsa Mosque — Israel news coverage in English

Israel Evacuates 2,000 Palestinians in Hebron Amid Military Operation

Israeli forces evacuated over 2,000 Palestinians from their homes in Hebron as part of a military operation launched after a deadly shooting attack. The city was sealed, halting b…

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Gaza Residents Mock Hebron Residents Amidst Unrest

Gaza residents are mocking Hebron residents online, expressing satisfaction that they are now facing hardships similar to those Gaza has experienced for years. One prominent user…

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Over 960 Settlers Storm Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound in Five Days

Over 960 settlers entered Al-Aqsa Mosque courtyards in five days, performing rituals under Israeli police protection. These incursions, occurring amid tightened restrictions on Pa…

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Over 960 Settlers Storm Al-Aqsa Mosque, Perform Talmudic Rituals Under Police Guard

Over 960 settlers entered Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem during the past week, performing religious rituals under police protection. These incursions are part of ongoing events amid…

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Palestinian Ministry Warns Against Exploiting Palestinian Suffering for Israeli Election Gains

The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates warned Israel against using Palestinian suffering and religious sites for electoral gains, following the closure of the…

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Tens of Thousands Pray at Al-Aqsa Mosque Amid Israeli Restrictions

Tens of thousands of Palestinians attended Friday prayers at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque despite Israeli restrictions and heavy security presence. Israeli forces reportedly set up…

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West Bank Shooting Spurs Israeli Security Crackdown and Evacuation Orders

Following a deadly shooting attack near Hebron, Israeli forces have imposed a security cordon around the city and are preparing to close the West Bank. The attack left several Isr…

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Calls to Ban Mosque Loudspeakers Spark Outrage Among Arab Citizens

Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has called for confiscating mosque loudspeakers and fining muezzins, sparking fears of religious freedom violations and targeting of Arab citizens…

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Israeli Forces Shoot Palestinian Critically in Hebron, Close Ibrahimi Mosque

A Palestinian man was critically wounded by Israeli army gunfire in Dura, near Hebron, on Friday. Israeli forces subsequently closed the Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron, expelling staff…

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Israel Responds to Hebron Shooting with Military Actions and Demolitions

Following a shooting attack near Hebron that killed two Israeli soldiers and injured three others, Israel imposed a security cordon around the city and prepared to close the West…

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Hamas Military Wing Spokesperson Praises Hebron Attack, Calls for Uprising

Hamas military wing spokesperson Abu Obeida, based in Gaza, praised a recent attack in Hebron and called for widespread Palestinian uprising. He urged defense of Al-Aqsa Mosque an…

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Israel Closes West Bank Sites, Restricts Movement, and Harasses Olive Harvesters

Israeli forces closed the Qalandia checkpoint, restricting movement into and out of Jerusalem, and settlers attacked olive harvesters near Ramallah. In Hebron, the Ibrahimi Mosque…

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Debate Over Arab Participation in Israeli Knesset Continues

The debate over Arab participation in the Israeli Knesset is ongoing, with social media amplifying discussions but also leading to a decline in respectful dialogue. Critics of boy…

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Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir Advocates Gaza Occupation and Palestinian Emigration

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called for Israel to occupy Gaza and encourage Palestinian emigration from both Gaza and the West Bank in a TIME magazine interv…

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UK Palestinian Poppy Pin Sparks Outrage Over Exploitation of Remembrance Symbol

A "Palestinian Poppy" pin, mimicking the British symbol of remembrance but featuring Palestinian colors, has caused outrage in the UK. Promoted with a slogan many view as calling…

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Shin Bet Chief Orders Resumption of Investigations into Arab Citizens Over 2021 Unrest

Shin Bet Director David Zini has ordered the resumption and expansion of investigations into Arab citizens allegedly involved in the 2021 "Karama Uprising." The security agency cl…

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Arab Footballers in Israel's National Team Face Complex Identity Issues

Arab footballers in Israel's national team are facing heightened scrutiny and complex identity issues, exemplified by Sayed Abu Farhi's controversial goal celebration. The article…

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Israel Extends Ban on Sheikh Akrama Sabri Entering Al-Aqsa Mosque

Israeli occupation authorities have extended the ban preventing Sheikh Akrama Sabri, head of the Supreme Islamic Authority and preacher of Al-Aqsa Mosque, from entering the holy s…

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British Doctor Compares Israel to Cancer, Shares Antisemitic Propaganda

A British doctor, Ismail, has been criticized for sharing antisemitic propaganda online, including an illustration comparing Israel to cancer. He is also linked to the "Poppy Pale…

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Early Voting in Israeli Embassies Signals High Turnout, Challenges Arab Parties

Early voting in Israeli embassies on October 15 saw an 86.7% turnout, a significant increase from 2022, signaling high public interest in the upcoming election. This surge poses a…

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European Protests Escalate, Echoing Calls to 'Globalize the Intifada'

Protests in France, marked by Palestinian flags and chants of "Globalize the Intifada," are escalating and seen as a dangerous trend for the West. French President Macron's move t…

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Hamas Accused of Using Gaza Hospitals for Torture and Abuse

Hamas is accused of using Gaza hospitals for military purposes and internal repression, including torture and abuse of women. Reports detail the systematic exploitation of medical…

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Top Rabbi Calls to Boycott Ben-Gvir's Party Over Temple Mount Visits

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef, a prominent Shas movement leader and former Chief Rabbi, has called for a boycott of Itamar Ben-Gvir's Otzma Yehudit party. Yosef cited the party's encouragem…

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UK's Remembrance Day Sparks Controversy Over 'Palestine Poppy' Pins

Pro-Palestinian activists have launched a "Palestine Poppy" pin, sparking outrage in the UK for allegedly politicizing Remembrance Day. The pin, designed to resemble the tradition…

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Tayibe Resident Adnan Mahmoud Juma Abu Adel Passes Away at 81

Tayibe resident Adnan Mahmoud Juma Abu Adel has died at the age of 81. He was known for his devotion to God. His funeral will take place after the noon prayer from Khalid ibn al-W…

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Nasra Resident Haj Ali Ibrahim Saleh Passes Away at 86

Haj Ali Ibrahim Saleh, known as Abu Rafeh, from Nazareth, died at age 86. His funeral is scheduled for Monday, with prayers at Khaled Ibn Al-Walid Mosque and burial in the new cem…

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Nazareth Resident Mohammed Kayed Bseioni Dies at 42

Mohammed Kayed Bseioni, a 42-year-old resident of Nazareth, has died. His funeral will take place on Monday afternoon after the Asr prayer, starting from his home in the Eastern N…

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Jordanian Initiative Provides Prosthetic Limbs to Gaza's Amputee Youth

A Jordanian initiative is providing prosthetic limbs and care to over 450 Palestinian amputees, many of them teenagers, in Amman and Gaza. Youngsters like Mahmoud Abou Nusair, Zuh…

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Over 1,000 Palestinians Banned from Al-Aqsa, Jerusalem's Old City in 2026

Israeli authorities have issued over 1,000 banishment orders against Palestinians from Al-Aqsa Mosque and Jerusalem's Old City since the start of 2026. These measures restrict Pal…

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Joint List Sets Conditions for Supporting Alternative Government

Ahmad Tibi, a candidate for the Joint List, stated the faction will support an alternative government to Benjamin Netanyahu's if its conditions are met. These demands include comb…

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Israeli Arab Party Leader Vows to Block Netanyahu's Return

Knesset Member Ahmad Tibi of the Joint List announced his party's intention to support removing the current Speaker of Parliament and blocking Benjamin Netanyahu from continuing a…

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Joint List Head Jabareen Calls Akram Sabri to Express Solidarity Against Expulsion Order

Yousef Jabareen, head of the Joint List, spoke with Sheikh Akram Sabri to express solidarity against a renewed Israeli order barring Sabri from Al-Aqsa Mosque. Jabareen called the…

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Israeli Police Raid Bedouin Funeral Home, Fine Mosque in Tel al-Sabi

Israeli police raided a funeral home in Tel al-Sabi and issued a citation to a nearby mosque for excessive noise from its loudspeakers. The incident, which occurred during a mourn…

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Arab Party Accuses Ben Gvir of Exploiting Home Demolitions for Election Gains

The United Arab List party has petitioned the Israeli Supreme Court to halt home demolitions in Arab communities, accusing Minister Ben Gvir of using them for electoral gain. The…

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Settler Violence Surges in West Bank, Targeting Olive Harvest

Settler violence in the West Bank escalated on Sunday, with attacks targeting olive trees, sheep, and electrical infrastructure during the olive harvest season. Incidents included…

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Dozens of Settlers Storm Al-Aqsa Mosque, Perform Talmudic Rituals

Dozens of Israeli settlers, protected by Israeli forces, entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque complex on Sunday through the Moroccan Gate. They performed Talmudic prayers and rituals in fro…

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Police Stop Quran Recitation at Al-Rahma Mosque in Tel Al-Saba

Police in Tel Al-Saba raided the Al-Rahma Mosque and stopped loud Quranic recitation from loudspeakers during a funeral. Residents stated officers issued a citation to a relative…

Politics7d ago

Feiglin Says Netanyahu Should Have Resigned on Oct. 7

Moshe Feiglin, a leader in the Religious Zionism party, stated that Prime Minister Netanyahu should have resigned on October 7 following the Hamas attacks. Despite this criticism…

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Feiglin Says Netanyahu Should Have Resigned on Oct. 7

Moshe Feiglin, chairman of the Zehut party, stated that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should have resigned on October 7th following the Hamas attacks. Despite this, Feiglin re…

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Tower of David Not Actually Built by King David

The landmark known as the Tower of David in Jerusalem was not built by King David, despite its name. Archaeological evidence indicates the citadel's significant structures date fr…

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Anti-Israel March Held by Sunni Groups in Tripoli, Lebanon

Hundreds of activists marched in Tripoli, Lebanon, with anti-Israel slogans and Hamas symbols, organized by "Aid to al-Aqsa" and "Dawr al-Iman." The demonstration signals the risi…

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Religious and Nationalist Extremism Fueling Wars and Conflicts

Lawyer Zaki Kamal argues that religious and nationalist extremism are the root causes of current conflicts, particularly in Israel and the Palestinian territories. He highlights t…

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Nazareth Resident Saeed Nimr Al-Abed-Salibi Dies

Saeed Nimr Al-Abed-Salibi, also known as "Abu Al-Nimr," died in Nazareth. His funeral is set for Friday, October 16, 2026, with prayers at noon. The procession will begin at his h…

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Nazareth Resident Mohammed Hassan Mohammed Abed Abu Hans Dies at 65

Mohammed Hassan Mohammed Abed Abu Hans, a 65-year-old resident of Nazareth, has died. His funeral is scheduled for Thursday afternoon following noon prayers at the Al-Nabi Sa'een…

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Nazareth Resident Saeed Nemer Al-Abed Salibi Dies at 75

Saeed Nemer Al-Abed Salibi, a 75-year-old resident of Nazareth, has died. His funeral will take place on Friday, October 16, 2026, after the noon prayer, starting from his home an…

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IDF and Shin Bet Target West Bank Charities Suspected of Hamas Ties

Israeli security forces, the IDF and Shin Bet, raided two West Bank charities, Addameer and the Islamic Society for Orphans Welfare, arresting five people suspected of funding Ham…

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Israeli Police Investigate Attacks on Arab Family and Mosque

Israeli police are investigating an assault on an Arab family in Talfit on October 13 and an alleged arson attack on a mosque and car in Mukhmis on October 14. The Talfit attack l…

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Settlers Set Fire to Mosque, Cars Near Ramallah; Olive Harvesters Attacked

Settlers allegedly set fire to a mosque and cars in Hizma near Ramallah on Wednesday night, according to Palestinian reports. Vandalism including Hebrew slogans was found on the m…