A clause in the UAE-Bahrain accords with Israel leaves ‘door wide open’ to Jewish prayer at holy site, analysts say.
Al-Aqsa Mosque
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Islam’s third-holiest site to reopen after the three-day Eid holiday expected to begin this weekend.
Jerusalem Islamic Waqf makes ‘painful’ decision to close sacred site to worshippers during holy month.
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Holy mosque and Dome of the Rock have closed, but Muslim prayer will still be held outdoors in the...
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The plan could pave the way for an Israeli takeover of the holy site in Jerusalem.
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Thousands denounce US president’s Middle East plan and face-off with Israeli forces during Friday prayers at holy site.
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Jordan says Israel’s attempts to change the historic and legal status quo of Al-Aqsa Mosque site should stop.
Israeli police fire tear gas and rubber bullets to clear worshippers from flashpoint site in occupied East Jerusalem.
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Hundreds of ultra-nationalist Jews guarded by riot police stream into the compound, sparking violence.
Jerusalemites of three faiths share their life stories and thoughts on the city’s past, present and future.
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Palestinian groups say escalating tensions in Al-Aqsa Mosque is a continuation of Israeli arbitrary policies.
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Scuffles break out after Israeli police allege a firebomb was thrown at their post inside the holy compound.
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More than 40,000 Palestinians performed Friday prayers inside Al-Aqsa compound amid Israeli-issued bans on 140 others.
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Despite Israel’s ultimatum to close the site by Monday, Waqf says Bab al-Rahma will remain open for Muslims to pray.