Malaysia strongly condemns storming of Al-Aqsa, attacks on Palestinian worshippers
Wisma Putra said the assault against worshippers, is a deliberate act of provocation and flagrant violation of the sanctity of holy sites.
Wed Sep 20 2023
Palestinians clash with Israeli police at Jerusalem holy site
At least 42 Palestinians were injured in the early morning clashes at Islam's third-holiest site.
Fri Apr 29 2022
Palestinians clash with Israeli police at Jerusalem holy site, scores injured
Confrontations at the holy site carry the risk of sparking wider conflict between Israel and Palestinian groups in Gaza.
Fri Apr 15 2022
Saudi Arabia reopens holy sites for Umrah pilgrimage as of Sunday
Saudi Arabia re-opened the Muslim holy sites for the Umrah pilgrimage as of Sunday, Anadolu Agency reported, quoting the state-run Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
Sun Jul 25 2021
Saudi security forces commanders ready to implement security plans for this year's hajj season
The entry to the Grand Holy Mosque or holy sites will not be allowed but to those with permits through security checkpoints that were set at the entrances of the Makkah and holy sites.
Thu Jul 15 2021
World leaders congratulate Saudi Arabia on success of hajj plans
The leaders congratulated the King on the success of pilgrims' movements plans at the holy sites.
Sat Aug 01 2020
Israel removes all security apparatus from holy site after unrest
Israel overnight removed all security infrastructure it had put in place this month at Muslim entrances to the Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem's Old City.
Thu Jul 27 2017
Indonesia condemns Israel's closure of al-Aqsa Mosque
The Indonesian government on Thursday condemned Israel's closure of the al-Aqsa Mosque, China's Xinhua news agency reported the foreign ministry as saying.
Thu Jul 20 2017
After deadly shooting, Israel says Jerusalem's Noble Sanctuary to reopen Sunday
Israel will reopen the Noble Sanctuary-Temple Mount compound on Sunday, a statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday.
Sun Jul 16 2017
Should security cameras be installed at Jerusalem's most holy site?
As with many things related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the devil is in the details. Which is why installing cameras at Jerusalem's most sensitive holy site, looks highly unlikely.
Fri Oct 30 2015
Deadly hajj stampede raises questions over Saudi handling of pilgrim surge
The stampede at Mina raised questions about Saudi Arabia's ability to manage the safety of the millions of pilgrims who travel to its holy sites each year.
Fri Sep 25 2015
Isreal to clamp down on Palestinian stone throwers
After three days of clashes at one of Jerusalem's main holy sites, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed Wednesday to clamp down on Palestinian stone throwers.
Thu Sep 17 2015
Malaysia condemns Israel's provocation in Baitulmaqdis
Malaysia strongly condemns Israels' action to prevent Muslims from entering the compound of the Al-Aqsa Mosque and continued provocation towards the holy site.
Sat Nov 08 2014