National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and Minister Yitzhak Wasserlauf ascended the Temple Mount on Thursday, the fast of Tisha B'Av. Ben Gvir said the visit shows progress in asserting Israeli sovereignty, stating that Jews now feel 'the owners of the house' and that terror attacks have dropped 85%.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and Minister Yitzhak Wasserlauf ascended the Temple Mount on Thursday morning, the fast of Tisha B'Av, the day of mourning for the destruction of the Jewish Temples. Ben Gvir, who was filmed at the site, said the visit demonstrates the progress of Israeli sovereignty. 'Look at what's happening here — Jews praying, feeling like the owners of the house. This has never happened before,' he said. He also claimed that terror attacks have dropped by 85% under his leadership. Wasserlauf, Minister of Negev, Galilee and National Resilience, also ascended the mount. The visit occurred during the morning hours, with Ben Gvir emphasizing that there is still work to be done. 'There is still more to do, and with God's help, we will advance,' he said. The Temple Mount remains a sensitive site, administered by the Jordanian Waqf, with Jewish prayer restricted under the status quo. Ben Gvir has been a vocal advocate for changing the status quo and allowing Jewish prayer.
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