Thousands of Jewish worshipers ascend Temple Mount; handful arrested over prayer, group says

Thousands of Jewish worshipers ascended the Temple Mount on Thursday, with a handful arrested for praying, according to the Times of Israel, citing a group.

Jewish worshipers gathered at the Temple Mount on Thursday, with thousands ascending the site, according to a report by the Times of Israel citing a group. A handful of individuals were arrested for praying, which is restricted under current police regulations. The Temple Mount has been a recurring flashpoint, with The Zioneer previously documenting arrests and incidents during prayer events, though this report does not specify the exact circumstances of the arrests.

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