Freedom of worship

Who enjoys freedom of worship in Israel?

Friday-6-May-2022

Images of at least one Israeli drone dropping tear gas on Muslim worshippers at Al-Aqsa Mosque during the holy month of Ramadan marked a new phase in the occupation's aggression against Palestinian land and people.

Israel seeking ways to mute Muslim call to prayer in Jerusalem

Wednesday-2-January-2019

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion is advancing plans to require mosques to turn down the volume of loudspeakers during the call to prayer Hadashot TV news reported Tuesday.

Israel bans Gaza Christians from entering Bethlehem

Saturday-15-December-2018

An international organization concerned with defending the rights of Christians in the Middle East and Northern Africa on Saturday said that Israel has not issued permits to Christians in Gaza to visit the West Bank especially Bethlehem during the Christmas holiday.

Israeli police censor Muslim freedom of worship at Khan al-Ahmar

Thursday-29-November-2018

The Palestinian Minister of Religious Affairs slammed on Wednesday the Israeli police for cutting wires of loudspeakers while the call for prayers was about to be made at Khan al-Ahmar village.

Israeli ministerial MKs to discuss bill barring mosque loudspeakers

Sunday-13-November-2016

The Knesset ministerial committee on legislation is due to discuss a bill calling for banning the use of loudspeakers to recite the daily mosque adhan (call to prayer) in Arab neighborhoods where Jews also live.