Waqf

Feature Story Police Tighten Siege on al-Aqsa Mosque to Force Waqf to Submit to Israeli Control

Jerusalem Waqf authorities raise alarm over the worsening Israeli siege on al-Aqsa Mosque and its long-term implications.

Backgrounder How Israeli Legal Rulings Manipulate “Freedom of Worship” to Advance Colonial Ambitions on al-Aqsa Mosque

A legal expert reviews pivotal Israeli rulings on al-Aqsa Mosque since 1967.

Blog Post Prince Hassan of Jordan launches the Hashemite Endowment for Jerusalem

 A new initiative offers hope to beleaguered Jerusalemites

Graphic Property Ownership in the Old City of Jerusalem

Despite everything, Palestinian presence in the Old City remains surprisingly strong.

Bio Ekrima Sabri

Lionized preacher of al-Aqsa Mosque and former grand mufti of Jerusalem who embodies Palestinian steadfastness

Feature Story Jerusalem’s Muslim and Christian Leaders Affirm Solidarity and Work to Confront Shared Zionist Threats

Jerusalem’s Muslim and Christian leaders work together to counter increasing antagonism and pressure from Israel.

Blog Post Renowned Head of Jerusalem Waqf Council Passes Away

Sheikh Abdul Azim Salhab was deeply admired for his religious contributions in Jerusalem.

Afro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Jiddah speaks near al-Aqsa Mosque, Jerusalem, 2011.
Video The Afro-Palestinian Community in Jerusalem

Reality, identity, and daily pressures facing Afro-Palestinians in Jerusalem’s Old City

Blog Post Morocco and Jerusalem: A Deep and Historical Relationship Fraught with Political Complexities

Palestinians are skeptical of Morocco’s initiatives in Jerusalem against the backdrop of its increasing normalization with Israel.