Nearly a thousand people participate in event, including dozens of Chinese citizens, family members of Israelis quarantined on cruise ship

Responding to apparent contradiction in US plan, Friedman hopes for more openness to 'religious observance everywhere, including Temple Mount,' but only if agreed by all

Document highlights sensitivity of site and calls to maintain status quo, but also says 'people of every faith should be permitted to pray on the Temple Mount/Haram al-Sharif'

A quixotic overture by a courageous prince lay hidden in files at the UK Colonial Office for 90 years, where this author discovered it. Now it can proudly take its place in history

Airports, public transport cease operations, radio and television broadcasts go quiet and roads empty ahead of 25- hour Day of Atonement; IDF imposes closure on West Bank, Gaza

Police and paramedics to spread out in force as country's roads and services set to shut down for 25-hour Day of Atonement

Final penitential prayer service held ahead of holiest day of Jewish calendar

Star said to have previously tweeted she has Jewish roots is reportedly in Israel with her mother

Both candidates strike a solemn note the night before elections with prayers in Jerusalem for peace and success for Israel

President Hernandez hails 'historic day'; prays at Western Wall, but stops short of endorsing Israeli sovereignty at flashpoint holy site