In anticipation of Ramadan, Israeli authorities, including the IDF and police, are finalizing security plans for the Temple Mount amid concerns of potential unrest. Hamas and Islamic Jihad have called for attacks against Jews during the holy month, prompting an Israeli security document to warn of a "security escalation." Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has emphasized Israel's commitment to ensuring freedom of worship during Ramadan while maintaining security, stating his government will do "everything" necessary. His office announced that the number of worshippers allowed into Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in the first week of Ramadan will be consistent with previous years. This decision aligns with Israel's policy of safeguarding freedom of worship for all faiths, particularly at the Temple Mount.
Netanyahu overrules Ben Gvir on Temple Mount access during Ramadan, almost surely the right move https://t.co/MZrriMtgyD
Netanyahu decides: Temple Mount access on Ramadan to be the same as previous years https://t.co/Btv1suE4tK
Prime Minister's Office Statement: At a meeting of all security elements chaired by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, it was decided: 🔹 Israel strongly safeguards freedom of worship for all faiths, at all sites in Israel, especially the Temple Mount;
🔴 Israel to allow worshipers to enter Temple Mount during first week of Ramadan in "similar numbers" to 2023
There will be no initial changes regarding entry to the Temple Mount during Ramadan, according to the decision of a security establishment meeting, Ben-Gvir responds. https://t.co/WA8spwZc5B
Israel will allow a similar number of worshipers into Jerusalem’s #AlAqsa Mosque compound in the first week of Ramadan as in previous years, a statement by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office says. https://t.co/aM8ZDkOoS7 https://t.co/NTUGXAijVB
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a discussion today on preparations for Ramadan: "Israel's policy has always been, and always will be, to safeguard freedom of worship for all faiths. This is what we have also done during Ramadan and this is what we will do now.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel will do "everything" to ensure freedom of worship during Ramadan while also "maintaining security and safety needs." https://t.co/WA8spwYEg3
An Israeli security document warns of a "security escalation" during the month of Ramadan. https://t.co/CtcHgrGANV
Hamas urges Palestinians to attack Jews during "holy month" of Ramadan https://t.co/sPrfF3MV1R
Hamas, Islamic Jihad Call for ‘Terror’ During Islamic Holy Month of Ramadan https://t.co/4pEgERHHmN
A week before Ramadan, IDF and police set to hash out Temple Mount security plan https://t.co/ujUCuVggvs