BACKGROUNDER: History of Jerusalem
CAMERA provides a backgrounder on the history of and conflict over that city.
Jerusalem
Backgrounder: The Battle Over Jerusalem and the Temple Mount
Once again, the dishonest battle cry to "defend" the Al Aqsa mosque from Jewish plans of takeover, is being cynically used as a clarion call for violent jihad. It is the latest salvo in a war against Judaism's legacy in Jerusalem. CAMERA provides background on the battle over the Temple Mount, which is based on Muslim claims of supremacy and fought on multiple political and violent battlefronts.
EAST JERUSALEM: Setting the Record Straight
One of the main obstacles to previous peace-making efforts in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict has been the issue of dividing Jerusalem. There is no doubt that these competing demands and claims will be difficult to reconcile. It is made all the more difficult by a media that errs or misleads on the topic. This backgrounder addresses common media misrepresentations regarding Jerusalem. 
Reuters Amends Bogus Quote Which Echoed Hamas Lie That Ben-Gvir Released Plans for Temple Mount Synagogue
CAMERA prompts correction of an egregious bogus quote at Reuters echoing Hamas' false claim that Itamar Ben-Gvir announced plans for a Temple Mount synagogue. But the news agency has yet to correct the inflammatory falsehood that the far-right Israeli minister called for Jewish prayer in the Al-Aqsa mosque.
Forbes’ Al Aqsa Libel: Ben-Gvir, 100s of Jewish Israelis ‘Enter’ Mosque
Channeling the Qatari-run Al Jazeera and the government-controlled Turkish Anadolu Agency, Forbes falsely reports that Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir and hundreds joining him entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem.
NPR’s Jane Arraf Blames ‘Israeli Attacks on the Al-Aqsa Mosque’ For Iraqi Militia Violence
In an article that is part of NPR's "Middle East crisis — explained" special series, Jane Arraf cites non-existing "Israeli attacks on the Al-Aqsa mosque" as fueling Iraqi militia violence targeting U.S. troops.
National Geographic Deprecates Jewish Theology and Ignores Archeological Fact
The article does not ignore Jewish claims to the Temple Mount, but it subtly denies their credence while privileging Muslim theology.
Christian Science Monitor Misleads on Benefits for Arab East Jerusalemites
A Christian Science Monitor feature about a centuries-old east Jerusalem soup kitchen mixes heart-warming accounts of generosity and a dose of savory food descriptions with a dash of misinformation about Israeli benefits for Arab residents of eastern Jerusalem.
On Tisha B’Av, Many Media Methods For Distancing Jews From Their Holiest Site
As Jewish mourning for the destroyed Temples endures, so too does media misreporting distancing the Jewish people from their most sacred site.
AP’s Substandard Coverage: The Sub Laban Real Estate Saga
AP claims that the Sub Laban family lived "for seven decades" in their rental home, completely ignoring the Jerusalem court's key finding that the family was absent for three decades, thereby losing the protected tenant status.
UPI’s Adam Schrader Provokes Nostalgia For Parachute Journalism
With the advent of couch journalism, we may yet look back longingly at parachute journalism. Adam Schrader's remote reporting on Israel stands out for its abundance of factual errors and partisanship, starting with the astounding claim that Israeli leaders raided the Al Aqsa Mosque.
AFP Arabic’s Diehard Denial & The Jewish Temples on the Temple Mount
Rather than correct an Arabic article which falsely depicted the undisputed archeological fact of the Jewish temple's presence on the Temple Mount as nothing more than a Jewish belief, AFP erased all mention of Judaism's connection to the site.
Back to Work: Laila Odeh Returns. As Does France24 Arabic’s Anti-Israel Animus
The return of Jerusalem correspondent Laila Odeh to work after a brief suspension for her media posts glorifying terrorists sends a message to her France24 Arabic colleagues: it's time to return to the regularly scheduled program of anti-Israel content.