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News and updates about Ramadan

It’s Ramadan in Germanistan

I don't think they can be saved, the German Catholic idiots, they have delved so deeply into masochism. Op-ed.

It’s Ramadan in Germanistan

Samaria leaders protest Palestinian road reopening

Governor of Samaria Yossi Dagan, along with two mayors from Samaria, demand the IDF not reopen a road that leads from Palestinian towns to a route used by Israelis.

Samaria leaders protest Palestinian road reopening

Chief of Staff on Ramadan:

'We are in a multi-front war'

Chief Staff LTG Herzi Halevi visited the Binyamin region of Judea and Samaria and evaluated the forces' preparedness for Ramadan.

'We are in a multi-front war'

1st Friday of Ramadan:

Police comm warns of safety concerns on Temple Mount

Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai writes to PM Netanyahu of risks posed by allowing unrestricted access to Temple Mount and by the alternative of imposing restrictions for safety concerns/

Police comm warns of safety concerns on Temple Mount

Expert on Islam:

Ramadan – charity and prayer vs. jihad and terror

Dr. Shemer, expert on Islam, monitors the efforts of Hamas and radical movements to stir up unrest in the entire region, and finds a cold response by Israeli Arabs.

Ramadan – charity and prayer vs. jihad and terror

12 terror attacks foiled in Jerusalem before Ramadan

6 pipe bombs found in bag in eastern Jerusalem as police, security forces work to prevent Hamas from using Ramadan to cause a conflagration in Jerusalem or the Temple Mount.

12 terror attacks foiled in Jerusalem before Ramadan

Jerusalem police commander:

'Hamas trying to create significant escalation'

Police used a variety of forces and equipment throughout Jerusalem to ensure prayers would go safely and smoothly.

'Hamas trying to create significant escalation'

In Ramadan statement:

Biden notes 'suffering of the Palestinian people'

US President mentions Gaza war in statement released on the occasion of Ramadan: We'll insist that Israel facilitate more routes and open more crossings to get more aid to more people.

Biden notes 'suffering of the Palestinian people'

Gantz ahead of Ramadan:

'Hamas will not desecrate houses of worship'

National Unity chairman in remarks ahead of Ramadan: Our war is not against Islam.

'Hamas will not desecrate houses of worship'

Netanyahu:

IDF must explain checkpoint policy for Ramadan

Prime Minister Netanyahu has demanded that the IDF clarify its policy for checkpoints over Ramadan after the IDF acted in opposition to his previous decision on the matter.

IDF must explain checkpoint policy for Ramadan

Religious Zionist MK joins protest at checkpoint

MK Zvi Sukkot made a statement from the protest to Defense Minister Gallant: 'We expect this Ramadan to be the most painful ever for Arab society. Close the checkpoint."

Religious Zionist MK joins protest at checkpoint

Netanyahu decides:

No significant Temple Mount restrictions on Ramadan

PM says Israel always works to ensure freedom or worship for all religions in decision not to impose significant restrictions on the Temple Mount during Ramadan due to the security situation.

No significant Temple Mount restrictions on Ramadan

Ben-Gvir:

'Intensify fighting even during Ramadan'

National Security Minister says Hamas dragging out hostage negotiations, hopes to use Ramadam to exert international pressure on Israel while inciting violence among PA, Israeli Arabs.

'Intensify fighting even during Ramadan'

Smotrich demands road closures during Ramadan

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called for a new policy in which main roads would be closed to Palestinians until Ramadan had ended.

Smotrich demands road closures during Ramadan

Report:

Ben-Gvir's authority on Temple Mount to be rescinded

Ministers Gallant, Gantz, and Eisenkot reportedly tell PM to not allow National Security Minister to implement sweeping restrictions on access to Temple Mount during Ramadan.

Ben-Gvir's authority on Temple Mount to be rescinded

Op-ed:

The Ramadan Ruse

Perhaps good Muslims should use this Ramadan for soul searching on how best to uproot savage evil from their midst. And we should show as much concern for Ramadan as our enemies showed for our Simchat Torah. Opinion.

The Ramadan Ruse

Gallant:

'Hamas, Iran want Ramadan to be phase 2 of 10/7'

Defense Minister warns Hamas seeks to turn Muslim holy months 'into the second phase of their plan that began on October 7,' with the support of Hezbollah and Iran.

'Hamas, Iran want Ramadan to be phase 2 of 10/7'

Abbas: Do not limit Al-Aqsa visitors in Ramadan

In a meeting with the King of Jordan, Palestinian Authority chair Mahmoud Abbas expresses objection to division between the Gaza Strip and Judea and Samaria, and to Israel's permanent occupation of the Gaza Strip.

Abbas: Do not limit Al-Aqsa visitors in Ramadan

US to propose:

Hostage release in exchange for Ramadan ceasefire

Ceasefire proposal would see cessation of fighting during Ramadan in exchange for release of hostages, report says.

Hostage release in exchange for Ramadan ceasefire

MK Elkin: 'Long ways to go before we defeat Hamas'

MK Ze'ev Elkin stresses: Israel's central goal is to defeat Hamas, so it will no longer be able to rule Gaza - we must not stop on the way there.

MK Elkin: 'Long ways to go before we defeat Hamas'

PA: Limiting worshipers could lead to holy war

Palestinian Authority religious authorities claim that the limitations on the number of Muslim worshipers on the Temple Mount during Ramadan could cause increased tensions.

PA: Limiting worshipers could lead to holy war

Ramadan on the Temple Mount:

Police propose compromise to limits on Israeli Arabs

The police proposed a differential age limit - according to which the entry of adult men under the age of 40 would be prohibited and the age of children and women would be decided at a later date.

Police propose compromise to limits on Israeli Arabs

Ra'am calls on Biden to sanction Ben Gvir

Ra'am livid over government's decision to limit Muslim prayer at the Temple Mount during Ramadan and sees it as an attack on freedom of worship.

Ra'am calls on Biden to sanction Ben Gvir

Ramadan amid war:

Israeli Muslims to be limited on Temple Mount

The limits will be on the age and number of visitors, but an exact number has yet to be decided.

Israeli Muslims  to be limited on Temple Mount

Israel to weigh Ramadan security accommodations

Israel's defense echelon to raise question of how many Palestinian Authority Muslims should be allowed into Jerusalem during Ramadan, in light of the war with Hamas.

Israel to weigh Ramadan security accommodations

Police remove Hamas banner from Temple Mount

Arabs protest as police carry out Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's order to remove terrorist banner from holy site.

Police remove Hamas banner from Temple Mount

IDF bolsters air defenses for rest of Ramadan

Additional Iron Dome batteries deployed in light of recent security escalation.

IDF bolsters air defenses for rest of Ramadan

Police increase Jerusalem presence for last Friday of Ramadan

2,000 officers to be deployed in the capital tomorrow, multiple roads to be closed to vehicular traffic in the Old City.

Police increase Jerusalem presence for last Friday of Ramadan

Violence on the Temple Mount: Warning signals not to ignore

Israel must take a strong stand and not permit the Palestinian Arabs to use the Temple Mount to weaken Jewish sovereignty. Op-ed.

Violence on the Temple Mount: Warning signals not to ignore

Three IDF soldiers injured in ramming attack south of Jerusalem

Ramming attack leaves soldiers in light, moderate, and severe conditions. The terrorist was a PA security forces member, killed at scene.

Three IDF soldiers injured in ramming attack south of Jerusalem

Palestinian media circulates instructions for shooting attacks

Videos circulating on social media illustrate how to shoot Israeli police officers from point blank range.

Palestinian media circulates instructions for shooting attacks

'An unprecedented event'

Azerbaijani, Bahraini, Israeli ambassadors host Ramadan event

The ambassadors hosted US officials, diplomats, members of the media, and civil society leaders for a traditional break-fast meal.

Azerbaijani, Bahraini, Israeli ambassadors host Ramadan event

Israeli Arabs urged to show their presence at Al-Aqsa Mosque

Arab leadership in Israel, Hamas leadership encourage Muslims in Israel to go up to the Al-Aqsa Mosque during the month of Ramadan.

Israeli Arabs urged to show their presence at Al-Aqsa Mosque

Why is Biden killing Muslims during Ramadan?

After the US warned Israel to de-escalate during Ramadan, Biden retaliated for Iran'attack on US contractor in Syria with F-15E jets. Op-ed

Why is Biden killing Muslims during Ramadan?

Jewish visiting hours to Temple Mount reduced during Ramadan

Afternoon visits by Jews to the holiest site in Judaism to be eliminated for the next month due to Muslim holiday.

Jewish visiting hours to Temple Mount reduced during Ramadan

Herzog wishes happy Ramadan to leaders around the world

President speaks with King of Bahrain, King of Jordan, the President of UAE, President of Turkey, the chairman of the PA, and other leaders.

Herzog wishes happy Ramadan to leaders around the world

Despite terror wave:

Israel to make series of concessions for Ramadan

Entry to Jerusalem, Temple Mount to be eased for Arab residents of Judea, Samaria, and Gaza. Family visits inside Israel to be allowed.

Israel to make series of concessions for Ramadan

Ben-Gvir's instructions to police in mixed cities for Ramadan

National Security Minister orders police commissioner to increase police manpower in mixed Jewish-Arab cities to prepare for Ramadan.

Ben-Gvir's instructions to police in mixed cities for Ramadan

Ahead of Ramadan:

Israel repeats commitment not to build in Judea and Samaria

At the joint summit in Egypt, Israel and the Palestinians repeated their commitment to agreements made at the previous summit in Jordan.

Israel repeats commitment not to build in Judea and Samaria

Both sides pessimistic about Sharm el-Sheikh summit today

Summit between Israel, PA aims to prevent violence during Ramadan. Previous Aqaba summit coincided with murder of Yaniv brothers.

Both sides pessimistic about Sharm el-Sheikh summit today

Ben-Gvir outraged at police policy during Ramadan

The National Security Minister held a tense meeting with senior police officials, during which he denounced policies for the holiday.

Ben-Gvir outraged at police policy during Ramadan

One week before Ramadan:

Israel and PA to hold another summit in Egypt

More than two weeks after the summit in Aqaba, the two sides will meet again in Sharm El-Sheikh.

Israel and PA to hold another summit in Egypt

Op-ed:

Are the Palestinian Arabs more violent in Ramadan?

Assuming Palestinian Arabs are more violent during Ramadan is highly problematic when compared with data on the rest of the year. Op-ed.

Are the Palestinian Arabs more violent in Ramadan?

Civilian National Guard:

First company already being trained in Lod

Several dozen volunteers to double police manpower in event of escalation during Ramadan.

First company already being trained in Lod

Ben-Gvir demands home demolitions continue during Ramadan

Israel's National Security Minister orders police to continue demolishing illegal Arab homes in eastern Jerusalem during Ramadan.

Ben-Gvir demands home demolitions continue during Ramadan

Terrorist prisoners preparing for hunger strike during Ramadan

Palestinian Arab committee representing terrorist prisoners: The enemy will regret approval of death penalty for terrorists bill.

Terrorist prisoners preparing for hunger strike during Ramadan

Hamas’s Ramadan plan

The IDF may be forced to launch additional operations deep in the PA because it.no longer fights against terrorism. Op-ed.

Hamas’s Ramadan plan

Odeh's holiday message: We will win

In Eid al-Fitr message, MK Ayman Odeh says the presence at Al-Aqsa during Ramadan taught about the Palestinians' willingness to sacrifice.

Odeh's holiday message: We will win

Minister reveals:

'We prevented hunger strike by terrorists at start of Ramadan'

Minister Barlev tells IPS officials: You managed to prevent hunger strike planned by security prisoners on the eve of Ramadan.

'We prevented hunger strike by terrorists at start of Ramadan'

Police release footage of Jerusalem Ramadan riots

Dozens charged so far in violent riots against police and civilians in Jerusalem over the month of Ramadan.

Police release footage of Jerusalem Ramadan riots

Despite 4 murders:

Minister: We got through Ramadan relatively peacefully

Diaspora Affairs Minister Dr. Nachman Shai calls recent month of Ramadan 'relatively peaceful' despite murders, Temple Mount violence.

Minister: We got through Ramadan relatively peacefully

Temple Mount clashes:

2 arrested as Arab rioters throw rocks, fireworks at police

Defense establishment preparing for further clashes on the last Friday of the month of Ramadan.

2 arrested as Arab rioters throw rocks, fireworks at police

Israel on 'high security alert' until end of Ramadan

The IDF is preparing for more violence after a spate of deadly terror attacks in various parts of the country.

Israel on 'high security alert' until end of Ramadan

Bennett closes Temple Mount to Jews for rest of Ramadan

PM responds to violence on Temple Mount by closing the holy site to Jews for the rest of Ramadan.

Bennett closes Temple Mount to Jews for rest of Ramadan

Coalition Crisis:

Islamic council to rule on whether Arab party will leave gov't

As Israeli police clash with Arab rioters during Ramadan, Islamic Movement leaders mull United Arab List's future in Bennett government.

Islamic council to rule on whether Arab party will leave gov't

Interfaith Iftar participants condemn terror attacks in Israel

Condemnation of terror attacks which left 14 dead at event hosted by American Muslim orgs and the Combat Antisemitism Movement.

Interfaith Iftar participants condemn terror attacks in Israel

Highest level of alert ahead of Ramadan Friday prayers

Over 100,000 Muslims expected to visit Temple Mount this Friday, after Defense Min. ruled to permit entry to PA Arabs.

Highest level of alert ahead of Ramadan Friday prayers

Watch: Arab teens chant Hamas slogans, clash with police

Dozens of radicalized Arabs teens gathered outside Damascus Gate to chant anti-Semitic slogans and provoke police.

Watch: Arab teens chant Hamas slogans, clash with police

Gantz thanks Abbas for condemning Bnei Brak terror attack

Defense Minister speaks by phone to PA chairman, says Ramadan must be a month of quiet and not a period marked by terror.

Gantz thanks Abbas for condemning Bnei Brak terror attack

Gantz eases restrictions for Ramadan despite terror wave

Women, children, men over 50 to be permitted entry to Temple Mount from PA areas during Ramadan, family visits from PA to Israel permitted.

Gantz eases restrictions for Ramadan despite terror wave