Jerusalem, declared Sir Mark Sykes, is “inflammable ground” and “a careless word or gesture might set half a continent aflame.”
During the first week of Ramadan, no new limitations would be placed, and the number of east Jerusalem and West Bank Muslims allowed into the Temple Mount will remain the same as previous years.
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When false accusations are inevitably made against Israel during Ramadan this year, how will the international media handle it?
Tensions rise in Jerusalem ahead of Ramadan over Al-Aqsa Mosque access limits advised by Ben Gvir, sparking fears of unrest.
"The specific issue of prayer on the Temple Mount, in Al Aqsa, is currently still under discussion by the cabinet," Government Spokesperson Avi Hyman said in a briefing on Thursday.
Two weeks before Ramadan, and the concern over fermenting unrest due to intentions to limit the ascent of Israeli Arabs to the Temple Mount is preoccupying security authorities.
Concern is high about the potential for increased violence due to the religious sensitivities of the Ramadan holiday.
Ben-Gvir called on Netanyahu to unequivocally deny the report in a response on X sent Wednesday night.
Defense Minister Gallant presses for more West Bank Palestinian workers, slams Ben-Gvir on Temple Mount.