Following Gaza ceasefire, Temple Mount opened to Jews for first time in 20 days
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(Worthy News) – Jerusalem’s Temple Mount complex was opened to Jews Sunday morning for the first time in 20 days, amid simmering tensions at the holy site that played a major role in sparking hostilities with the Hamas terror group in Gaza and violence across Israel.
Several groups of visitors escorted by Israeli police ascended to the site from 7 a.m., following a decision by security officials to allow access to Jews.
Army Radio reported that Israel Police restricted the movement of Muslim worshipers at the site. [ Source: Times of Israel (Read More…) ]
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