Police decision balances religious sensitivity with sovereign oversight as Jewish presence strengthens on sacred site.
The Israel Police announced that during Ramadan, from February 18 to March 19, visits to the Temple Mount will be permitted between 6:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., subject to daily security assessments.
In the afternoon hours, the Mount will be closed to non-Muslim visitors in recognition of the Muslim holiday, reflecting what authorities describe as a measured balance between freedom of worship and public order.
The decision underscores Israel’s continued sovereignty and security responsibility over Jerusalem’s most sensitive religious site, while maintaining structured access arrangements during a period often marked by heightened tensions.
The Temple Mount Yeshiva welcomed the expanded morning access, expressing appreciation to the police and to Itamar Ben Gvir for efforts to strengthen Jewish presence at the site.
The institution described the move as part of a broader process of reinforcing Jewish rights and historical connection to the Mount, while operating within security guidelines set by Israeli authorities.
