Holy Places

Blog Post Announcing Heritage Tours of al-Aqsa Mosque, Israel Again Shifts the Status Quo There

Israel plans to sponsor tours of al-Aqsa Mosque for thousands of Jews and tourists.

Feature Story Ben-Gvir’s Incendiary Moves and Statements about Jewish Prayer at al-Haram al-Sharif Raise Alarm over Status Quo

Jewish aggressions toward Islam’s third holiest site escalate to new heights.

Feature Story The Nusseibeh Family: Khazraj Roots That Grew and Blossomed in Jerusalem

A conversation with the Nusseibehs about their family’s centuries of history in and contributions to Jerusalem

Interview Terrestrial Jerusalem’s New Settlement Tracker Reveals the Galloping Implementation of the State-Settler Agenda

A new tool monitors settlement schemes in East Jerusalem.

Backgrounder What and Where Is Jerusalem’s Holy Basin, and Why Is It So Significant?

Jerusalem’s Holy Basin is a microcosm of Israel’s settler-colonial agenda in the city and the country.

Blog Post Christians Celebrate a Sepulchral Easter in Jerusalem, with Lower Turnout than Usual

Muted and downsized, Easter services offer solace to worshippers able to reach them despite Israeli checkpoints and police.

Blog Post Where Can All Jerusalemites Meet? Where but . . . Amman

Jordan hosts Jerusalemite leaders.

Feature Story Islamic Authorities and Community Prepare Warily for Ramadan

As Ramadan approaches, the Waqf Council announces its plans, and Israel sets up new surveillance cameras in holy spaces.

Feature Story “Ma fi Nifs”: Palestinians Have No Heart for Christmas Celebrations While Gaza Is Being Destroyed

A somber, muted Christmas season in the Holy Land