Live Update
From the Liveblog of
Sunday, August 7, 2022
Hundreds of Jews wait outside Temple Mount ahead of Tisha B’Av visits
Police are reportedly preparing for many hundreds or even thousands of Jews visiting Jerusalem’s Temple Mount today, marking the fast day of Tisha B’Av which commemorates the destruction of the temples.
Hundreds are outside the holy site, waiting for the visitation hours for non-Muslims to begin.
מאות יהודים ממתינים לפתיחתו של הר הבית. pic.twitter.com/mo1Q7iwrda
— נועם לר???? (@noam_ler) August 7, 2022
Among those planning to visit is far-right MK Itamar Ben Gvir.
Palestinian media reports that Israeli police forces have been denying entry to young males, only allowing older men to pass.