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Jerusalem Extends Temple Mount Hours Amid Tensions

2/18/2026

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  • On February 18, 2026, the Jerusalem Police announced extended Temple Mount visiting hours for Jewish worshippers from 6:30 to 11:30 a.m. during Ramadan.
  • The Temple Mount Yeshiva praised the change as increasing Jewish presence while respecting Muslim observances.
  • The Palestinian Authority condemned the move as a dangerous escalation.
  • Over 1,000 Jewish worshippers visited the site that day, during the Hebrew month of Adar.