Tensions around the Temple Mount have rose after National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the site.
MK Amit Halevi explained that Jews believe that the Ten Commandments would sit inside the inner sanctuary of the Tabernacle and signify that morality is at the center of Jewish society.
While Jewish prayer has been conducted quietly on the Temple Mount since 2019, the video showed relatively public prayer.
The expulsion of two senior Fatah officials sparked angry reactions from several Fatah representatives, including the faction’s armed wing, Aqsa Martyrs Brigades.
The police seized flags and banners of terrorist organizations and a single bullet from the arrested suspects.
The PA's Mohammad Shtayyeh warned that a plan to divide the Temple Mount between Jews and Muslims would cause "overwhelming anger."
While about 1,146 Jews visited the Temple Mount on Thursday amid Jerusalem Day festivities, Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir did not join them.
With all eyes on Jerusalem during today’s events, let us redouble our efforts to bring peace, coexistence and equality to our beloved capital.
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Rioter established a Snapchat group chat to organize participation in riots throughout Jerusalem.
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