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First Time in Years: Jews Allowed Prayer Pages at Temple Mount

1/21/2026

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Israeli police allowed Jewish worshippers to bring printed prayer materials to the Temple Mount for the first time in years.
Visitors may carry a single prayer page prepared in advance, including the Amidah prayer.
Personal prayer books and other religious items remain prohibited.
The policy followed Avshalom Peled, Jerusalem District commander, which aligned with National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's push for expanded Jewish prayer rights.

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Story summary

Israeli police allowed Jewish worshippers to bring printed prayer materials to the Temple Mount for the first time in years.
Visitors may carry a single prayer page prepared in advance, including the Amidah prayer.
Personal prayer books and other religious items remain prohibited.
The policy followed Avshalom Peled, Jerusalem District commander, which aligned with National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's push for expanded Jewish prayer rights.