Muslim worshippers visit the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem's Old City and chant hymns as they celebrate the birth of Prophet Mohammed according to Islamic calendar.



Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque Hosts Prayers On The Occasion of Prophet Mohammed's Birth

After the 1967 Arab-Israeli war, it was decided that Jordan would control matters inside the compound while the external security would be the responsibility of Israel. It was also decided that non-Muslims would be allowed to pray there. 

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#Gravitas An AI-generated video depicting the destruction of Islam’s third-holiest site, the Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied Jerusalem has triggered massive anger and condemnation across the Arab states. Inflaming tensions in a region that is already boiling.

Arab States Threaten Israel Over Al-aqsa Destruction Video

Israeli minister Itamar Ben Gvir drew criticism from various quarters after he, along with hundreds of Israelis, entered Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque compound and performed prayers. Watch in for more details!

Israeli minister denounced over call for Jews to be allowed to pray at Al-Aqsa

Muslims around the world are observing the holy month of Ramadan. The practices include worshipping, charity from dawn to dusk fasting and nightly feasts for a month. Take a look at the festivities that are unfolding in different parts of the world.

Ramadan 2024: Gazans mourn as Israel shuts access to Al Aqsa

Ahead of the holy month of Ramadan, Israeli forces have blocked the entry of Palestinians inside the Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem to perform Friday prayers.

Israel blocks Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa, Palestinians pray on the streets

A mosque resembling the ‘Dome of the Rock’ of Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa mosque has been inaugurated in Kabul, reported Afghanistan’s local media. The structure has been built at the instructions of the Taliban-run interior ministry, although the funds came from a Turkish organisation called IDDEF.

Taliban builds its own ‘Al-Aqsa mosque’ in Kabul in hopes of ‘liberating’ Jerusalem

Days after the Israelis raided inside the compound of holy Al-Aqsa mosque. Hundreds of thousands of faithful Palestinians estimated 250,000 of them gathered at the mosque on the night of the destiny or what is also known as the Laylat-Al-Qadr.

Thousands gather at Al-Aqsa mosque: Many Palestinians cross border checkpoints | WION Fineprint

Israeli police stormed the al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem, one of Islam’s holiest sites. Despite condemnations from the Arab and Muslim world, clashes continue.

Another Ramadan, another Al-Aqsa clash | The West Asia Post

Israel said Thursday that it had intercepted rocket fire from Lebanon following clashes between Israeli police and Palestinians inside Jerusalem's al-Aqsa mosque.

Lebanon fires barrage of rockets after clashes at al-Aqsa mosque; five hit Israeli targets

The United Nations security council will convene an emergency session on Thursday. The meeting is to discuss the recent violence in Al-aqsa mosque. The emergency session is being held at the request of the United Arab Emirates. This comes after clashes broke out at the Al-aqsa mosque in Jerusalem for the second time within a day. Until now, the UNSC has had three emergency sessions over the Israel-Palestine conflict. This will be the 4th since the Netanyahu government came to power.

Al-Aqsa mosque clashes-UN Security Council calls emergency session

A 26-year-old named Mohammed Elasibi was shot dead near the disputed Al Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem by the Israeli police, on Saturday (April 1). According to the police, the man grabbed the gun of a police officer and fired it twice, which prompted the unit to shoot him dead, reported Times of Israel.

Man shot dead after grabbing Israeli police’s gun near Al Aqsa mosque

Israel's new national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir visited a Jerusalem flashpoint holy site al-Aqsa mosque, known to Jews as the Temple Mount and to Muslims as the Noble Sanctuary.

Rage over Israel minister's Al-Aqsa mosque visit, Palestinians condemn move as 'provocative'

Israel's ally US criticises minister Ben-Gvir's move to visit Al-Aqsa mosque | English News | WION

Tension simmered between Israeli police and Palestinians ahead of Israel's "flag march" on Sunday. The procession in Jerusalem celebrates Israel's capture of the Old City in the 1967 war as Palestinians threatened the parade could lead to violence.

Violence erupts at Al Aqsa mosque; Jerusalem on high alert ahead of Israeli flag march

Clashes erupted between Israeli police and Palestinians at the Al-Aqsa mosque compound after forces stormed the holy site on the 74th anniversary of Israel's creation. There are claims and counterclaims of what really happened at Al-Aqsa. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Fresh clashes at Al-Aqsa mosque compound

Fresh clashes broke out between Israeli police and Palestinians at the Al-Aqsa compound again today. The reason was the return of Jewish worshippers to the Al-Aqsa compound.

Jerusalem: Fresh clashes break out at Al-Aqsa mosque

The Lebanon elections are just less than a month away. As WION tracks an election that could determine the future of the crisis-hit nation, Ghadi Francis spoke to Jawad Adra who has been analysing the elections in the country for decades.

The West Asia Post| Tracking Lebanon elections 2022| WION Exclusive with Jawad Adra

Following weeks of violence at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque, fresh clashes broke out between Palestinians and Israeli police today. The clashes injured 42 people however none of the injuries were very serious the unrest came on the final Friday in the Muslim holy month of Ramzan.

Fresh clashes erupt at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque, 42 injured

The Al-Aqsa has emerged as a flashpoint in the Israel-Palestine conflict after Israeli forces stormed the compound. On The West Asia Post, Ghadi Francis tells you how this latest escalation could lead to an all-out war.

The West Asia Post| Al-Aqsa emerges as a flashpoint| Tracking the Lebanon elections

Israeli police and Palestinians clashed again at Al-Aqsa Mosque on Friday after police stormed the mosque. The fresh raid took place today, with Palestinians throwing stones at the Israeli police. To get more perspective, we're joined by Meir Javedanfar, a Middle East analyst and Akram Natsheh, Journalist.

Jerusalem: Fresh clashes between Israeli police & Palestinians

In a first since January, Israel on Tuesday carried out airstrikes on the Gaza strip. The move came as a response to a rocket fired by the Palestinian enclave. AFP reports that the strike as per witness accounts and Gaza security sources didn’t cause any casualties.

Israel-Palestine conflict: After rocket fire, Israel conducts airstrikes on Gaza

A political storm is brewing in Israel over the latest violence at the Al Aqsa mosque. A key coalition partner Ra'am is threatening to quit the coalition government.

Bennett government under threat? Storm over violence at Al Aqsa mosque

Tensions continue to mount at the Al-Aqsa mosque compound as fresh clashes were reported recently. Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said that the government is working to restore calm.

Al-Aqsa mosque: Israeli government to restore calm, says PM Bennett

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