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Report: Netanyahu agrees to limit Arab-Israeli worshipers on Temple Mount during Ramadan
[IsraelTimes] Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to a demand by far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir to limit Arab-Israeli worshipers on the Temple Mount during Ramadan, despite a warning against doing so by security officials, according to an unconfirmed Channel 13 report.The Shin Bet was said to warn that such a move is likely to further inflame tensions, especially any move that applies to Israeli Arabs and those with permanent residence. The Israel Police, however, is reportedly said to favor such a move. The flashpoint site is often a point of tension, particularly during Ramadan, which is slated to begin in mid-March. Coinciding with our NCAA's March Madness Related: Temple Mount during Ramadan: 2023-03-07 Shin Bet says it busted Turkey-based Hamas ring planning attacks in Israel Temple Mount during Ramadan: 2022-05-14 Lod imam again indicted for incitement to violence at Temple Mount Posted by: trailing wife 2024-02-20 |
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