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Jewish men permitted to pray on Temple Mount with prayer books for first time, Ben-Gvir confirms
Police allowed Jewish visitors to bring siddurim and pray in groups, a further easing of Al-Aqsa restrictions that critics say erodes the status quo.
- National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir confirmed Jewish visitors were permitted to bring prayer books onto the Temple Mount on Sunday, following a photo shared by right-wing journalist Arnon Segal showing men praying at the site.
- For decades, the status quo at the Temple Mount prohibited open prayer by Jews and Christians while permitting Muslim worship. Israel Police began relaxing these restrictions earlier this year, allowing single printed prayer pages before this latest shift.
- The photo posted by Segal showed men using complete prayer books, a practice previously treated as a red line by authorities. Segal described the scene as an 'initial experiment' aimed at allowing prayer without triggering broader regional unrest.
- Muslim and Arab officials meeting in Amman on August 5 issued a joint condemnation of what they termed an Israeli 'escalation' in Jerusalem, criticizing policies they argued threaten the Islamic, Arab, and Christian character of holy sites.
- Amid ongoing diplomatic friction in the Middle East, Israel Police did not respond to requests for comment as authorities attempt to balance religious access with the site's sensitivity. The shift reflects deepening tensions over the Temple Mount's status.
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Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir confirmed authorization
·Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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