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Historic Jewish Prayer Permitted at Temple Mount for First Time

2/13/2026

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Police now permit Jews to enter the Temple Mount with prayer materials under specific conditions, marking the first controlled Jewish prayer since 1967.
Rabbi Leo Dee noted the significance of praying at the site during his wedding.
Israeli officials say the status quo remains unchanged, and advocates view these developments as progress.
The Temple Mount is sacred to Jews and Muslims and remains a focal point of tension over access.

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Police now permit Jews to enter the Temple Mount with prayer materials under specific conditions, marking the first controlled Jewish prayer since 1967.
Rabbi Leo Dee noted the significance of praying at the site during his wedding.
Israeli officials say the status quo remains unchanged, and advocates view these developments as progress.
The Temple Mount is sacred to Jews and Muslims and remains a focal point of tension over access.