Ben-Gvir barred from Temple Mount after MK Chikli denied entrance - WATCH

"I will continue to fight for our sovereignty on the Temple Mount and ensure that every Jew who wishes to come to the holiest in Judaism may do so."

JUNE 8, 2021 16:58

Updated: JUNE 8, 2021 16:59

A general view of Jerusalem's Old City shows the Western Wall, Judaism's holiest site, in the foreground as the Dome of the Rock, located on the compound known to Muslims as Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as Temple Mount, is seen in the background. (photo credit: REUTERS/AMMAR AWAD) — A general view of Jerusalem's Old City shows the Western Wall, Judaism's holiest site, in the foreground as the Dome of the Rock, located on the compound known to Muslims as Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as Temple Mount, is seen in the background.

(photo credit: REUTERS/AMMAR AWAD)

Otzma Yehudit chairman Itamar Ben-Gvir arrived at the Temple Mount Monday in response to the police's refusal to admit MK Amichai Chikli, with the claim that he didn't notify them 24 hours in advance of his arrival and police physically blocked his entrance.

Otzma Yehudit leader Itamar Ben-Gvir tries to enter Temple Mount and is blocked by police (Video Credit: Itamar Ben-Gvir Spokesperson).

"Ahmad Tibi and the Knesset members from the Joint List do not coordinate with the Israel Police their arrival at the Temple Mount. There's no reason they are don't and we do," Ben-Gvir had said of the incident.

אחמד טיבי וחברי הכנסת מהמשותפת לא מתאמים עם משטרת ישראל את הגעתם להר הבית. אין שום סיבה שהם לא ואנחנו כן. אגיע להר הבית בשעה 13:30. המשטרה חייבת לקיים את לשון החוק ולאפשר לחברי הכנסת להיכנס להר הבית.
— איתמר בן גביר (@itamarbengvir) June 8, 2021

"I will reach the Temple Mount at 1:30 p.m. The police must uphold the language of the law and allow Knesset members to enter the Temple Mount," he had tweeted.

Ben-Gvir said the actions of the police were a disgrace, when they "behaved in an opaque and illegal manner, claiming that there is a procedure that must be coordinated."

"I will coordinate with the Knesset officer already today, but in fact, the police have created classes among Knesset members. Tibi is allowed and I am not," Ben-Gvir said.

"In any case, I will continue to fight for our sovereignty on the Temple Mount and ensure that every Jew who wishes to come to the holiest in Judaism may do so," he concluded.