Hebrew Dep., Faculty of Languages & Translation, Al-Azhar University
Abstract
This research examines the debate between prohibition and advocacy regarding ascending the Temple Mount/Al-Haram Al-Sharif, highlighting its significance in Jewish religious texts and its impact on social and political contexts. It explores the perspectives of key rabbis, including Maimonides, Rabbi Kook, and intellectual Mordechai Kedar, and analyzes the influence of biblical and Talmudic texts that shaped religious discourse. The study reveals how this debate influences national identity, internal relations in Israel, and tensions with Palestinians, emphasizing the use of religion as a legitimizing tool for national policies. It concludes that the conflict over the Temple Mount reflects the complex interplay between religion and politics in Israel and remains a barrier to political resolution.
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