More than 1,100 Jews visited the Temple Mount to pray — Jerusalem Post

According to the Israeli non-governmental organization Beyadenu — Returning to the Temple Mount, more than 1,100 Jews visited the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, Israel, to pray on the first day of Chol HaMoed Sukkot. This was reported by the Jerusalem Post.

Restrictions for visitors

According to Beyadenu, the number of visitors in groups on the Temple Mount is limited to 90–100 people. The organization also said that police removed five visitors from the site after they recited a blessing over the four species and the Kaddish prayer.

Among the visitors was Knesset member Yitzhak Kroizer of the Otzma Yehudit party, who came to the Temple Mount with his family.

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Security measures during Sukkot

Jerusalem District Police and Border Police are preparing to provide security for thousands of visitors expected at the Temple Mount, near the Western Wall, and in the Old City during the remaining days of Sukkot. In particular, the Birkat Kohanim priestly blessing ceremony is scheduled for Monday and Thursday.

Under the established status quo, Jews and Christians are allowed to visit the Temple Mount, but they are generally prohibited from praying there. Muslims are allowed to worship at the site.

In mid-August, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir told the Jerusalem Post that Jewish men had been permitted to bring prayer books to the Temple Mount. At the time, Israel Police said it was acting in accordance with the instructions of the political leadership, the established rules for the site, and operational assessments.