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Crowds gather and pray at the Western Wall in Jerusalem, with the golden Dome of the Rock visible above the stone wall in the background. Israeli riot police in uniform move across the Al-Aqsa mosque compound during clashes, with the Dome of the Rock and mosque buildings in the background. The Israelis and the Palestinians: A Century of Conflict Itamar Ben-Gvir visits the Temple Mount View of Jerusalem's Temple Mount showing the golden Dome of the Rock, the Western Wall, and crowds of people gathered in the plaza below. Map of the Old City of Jerusalem divided into four color-coded quarters: Christian Quarter in blue, Muslim Quarter in yellow, Jewish Quarter in pink, and Armenian Quarter in green. Major streets, gates, religious sites, and landmarks such as the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Western Wall, Dome of the Rock, and Al-Aqsa Mosque are labeled. An inset locator map shows the Old City's position within Jerusalem and the region.
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Add new Web site: Gov.il - Ministry of Foreign Affairs - The Temple Mount: Background. Sep 26, 2026
Revised mention of the 2026 Iran War. Mar 23, 2026
Article updated. Mar 20, 2026
Article revised and updated. Mar 15, 2026
Media added. Aug 08, 2025
Add new Web site: BBC Sounds - Reporting Religion - The Noble Sanctuary/The Temple Mount. May 23, 2025
Add new Web site: Jewish Virtual Library - Sites and Places in Jerusalem: The Temple Mount. Feb 08, 2025
Added cross-reference. Dec 19, 2024
Added cross-reference to Israel-Palestine conflicts collections page. Oct 03, 2024
Changed spelling of “Umar” to “ʿUmar.” Mar 10, 2024
New article added. Mar 08, 2024
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