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Israeli Police Permit Printed Prayers at Temple Mount

1/21/2026

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Israeli police now allow Jewish worshipers to bring a single printed prayer page prepared by the Temple Mount Yeshiva to the Temple Mount, with personal prayer books still prohibited.
The change follows Avshalom Peled, the Jerusalem District commander, aligned with National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.
Historically, non-Muslim prayer has been banned to maintain the status quo with Jordan.
The policy shift could affect access and the site's governance.

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Israeli police now allow Jewish worshipers to bring a single printed prayer page prepared by the Temple Mount Yeshiva to the Temple Mount, with personal prayer books still prohibited.
The change follows Avshalom Peled, the Jerusalem District commander, aligned with National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.
Historically, non-Muslim prayer has been banned to maintain the status quo with Jordan.
The policy shift could affect access and the site's governance.