July 1, 2009 / Mideast

Israeli minister visits Temple Mount

Israel's internal security minister made an unannounced visit to the Temple Mount compound. Yitzhak Aharonovitch entered the Al-Aksa Mosque during his two-hour tour to review police positions in the volatile area. More...

State Dept. clarifies Jerusalem's status

Jewish housing in eastern Jerusalem is not part of the Obama administration's demand for a settlement freeze, the State Department clarified. More...

Stolen antiquity returned to Israel

A stone that disappeared 12 years ago from a Jerusalem excavation site has been returned. The 46 lb. More...

Shalit protesters block crossings

Protesters blocked Israel's border crossings with the Gaza Strip to protest the continued captivity of Gilad Shalit. The hundreds who gathered prevented up to 100 trucks carrying humanitarian supplies from entering Gaza, Ha'aretz reported. More...

Maccabiah athletes might get flu test

Israel's Health Ministry is considering requiring all Maccabiah Games participants to be tested for swine flu. More...