Men accused of disrupting public order for calling out 'Shema Yisrael' at Jerusalem holy site last year; defendants say 'absurd' charges stifle freedom of worship

On August 23, 1969, kibbutz volunteer Denis Rohan listened to the voices in his head and started a fire on the Temple Mount, nearly igniting a regional war

Arab states call for international intervention to put an end to 'Israeli violations' at holy site

Figure climbs to nearly 300 more than last year's Tisha B’Av fast day, after police allow 2nd round of Jews into flashpoint Jerusalem compound

Foreign ministry in Amman says kingdom sent Jerusalem a letter of protest over 'continued Israeli violations'

After right-wing criticism of closure, Jews allowed into holy compound on Jewish fast day, which this year coincides with Islamic holiday

Police use tear gas, riot control weapons on flashpoint holy site after worshipers make 'nationalistic calls' and riot; 4 cops, 14 protesters injured

Jordanian minister had accused group of Israelis holding illegal service at site following anger among local social media users

Islamic body calls for Jerusalem mosques to shut Sunday in bid to boost attendance at Al-Aqsa as Jewish day of commemoration coincides with Muslim Eid al-Adha holiday

Police says official harassed, spat at non-Muslim visitors to Jerusalem holy site before being detained; he claims policeman spat at him, hit him on the head with handcuffs