Western Wall

Thousands mark fast of Tisha b’Av at Western Wall

On Sunday morning, seven Jewish visitors were removed from the Temple Mount after breaking the rules.

Israel to UNESCO: Don’t erase Jews’ connection to Jerusalem

The Palestinian-Jordanian draft resolution on “the Old City of Jerusalem and its walls” negates Jewish historical ties to the Temple Mount and Western Wall, and refers to Israel as the "Occupying Power" in Jerusalem.

Orthodox groups file petition to stop egalitarian section at Western Wall

The petition claims the action is invalid because neither the government nor its advisory committee consulted beforehand with the Chief Rabbinate.

Israel

Jewish woman, 73, praying at Western Wall struck by rock thrown by Palestinian rioters

Israel

Chief rabbi holds Orthodox service at egalitarian section of Western Wall

Israel

Former chief rabbi: Western Wall compromise will ‘weaken Jerusalem’

Israel

Non-Orthodox leaders ‘frustrated’ after meeting with Netanyahu on Western Wall deal

Israel

Netanyahu’s US-born chief of staff appointed Israeli Cabinet secretary

Israel

Tens of thousands hear priestly blessing at Western Wall

Global

French chief rabbi slams Paris’ ‘ignoring Jewish ties to Jerusalem’ in UNESCO vote

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