MKs Amit Halevi and Sharan Haskel, along with Ministers Itamar Ben Gvir and Yitzhak Wasserlauf, visited the Temple Mount this morning, singing Hatikva and waving Israeli flags. The visit reflects the normalization of Jewish prayer and worship at the site, which has become a daily occurrence. The Waqf and Jordanian authorities have not voiced opposition, but Peace Now has called the activity a 'provocation.'
This morning, MKs Amit Halevi and Sharan Haskel, along with Ministers Itamar Ben Gvir and Yitzhak Wasserlauf, ascended the Temple Mount. They sang the national anthem, Hatikva, and waved Israeli flags — a practice that has become increasingly routine. Jewish prayer, including singing and prostrations, has been taking place on the site daily, with no objections from the Waqf or Jordanian authorities.
Peace Now, a left-wing Israeli NGO, has described the worship as a 'provocation.' The visit comes amid ongoing political debate over Jewish prayer rights at the site. Opposition leader Yair Golan stated yesterday that he would demand the Internal Security portfolio in any future government, vowing to end Jewish worship on the Temple Mount if a left-wing coalition takes power. As The Zioneer has reported, Golan previously pledged to fight Jewish terrorism and reinstate administrative detention.
2 developments
- DevelopingBen Gvir declares East Jerusalem belongs to Israel, 'days of retreat are over'
- StrongBen Gvir: Ninth assassination attempt won't stop prison reform, Temple Mount sovereignty push
- StrongBen Gvir urges PM to 'be strong and courageous' after security incident
- DevelopingBen Gvir says he may seek senior ministerial role, keeps National Security portfolio with Otzma Yehudit
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