Jerusalem temple news

Here are some recent news articles and updates about the Jerusalem Temple:

Recent Archaeological Discoveries

• In 2020, archaeologists from the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) announced the discovery of a 2,000-year-old ritual bath (mikveh) in the City of David, near the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. The find is believed to be from the Second Temple period, when the Temple was still standing. (Source: Haaretz)
• In 2019, a team of archaeologists from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem announced the discovery of a 2,000-year-old stone inscription in the Temple Mount Sifting Project, which suggests that the Temple Mount was used as a place of worship during the Second Temple period. (Source: The Jerusalem Post)

Temple Mount Tensions

• In recent years, tensions have been high at the Temple Mount, with clashes between Israeli security forces and Palestinian worshipers. In 2020, a series of violent incidents at the site led to the closure of the Temple Mount to Jewish visitors. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• In 2019, a group of Jewish extremists was arrested for attempting to pray at the Temple Mount, leading to widespread condemnation from Palestinian leaders and concerns about the potential for violence. (Source: The New York Times)

Temple Rebuilding Efforts

• In 2020, the Israeli government approved a plan to build a new synagogue at the Western Wall, which is located near the Temple Mount. The plan has been met with opposition from some Jewish groups, who argue that it is a step towards rebuilding the Temple itself. (Source: The Times of Israel)
• In 2019, a group of Jewish leaders and architects unveiled plans for a new Temple in Jerusalem, which would be built on a site near the Western Wall. The plan has been met with widespread criticism from Muslim leaders and concerns about the potential for violence. (Source: The Guardian)

Other News

• In 2020, the Israeli government announced plans to establish a new archaeological park near the Temple Mount, which would feature exhibits on the history of the site. (Source: Haaretz)
• In 2019, a team of archaeologists from the University of Jerusalem announced the discovery of a 2,000-year-old Roman-era street in the City of David, near the Temple Mount. (Source: The Jerusalem Post)