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0404Culture

Tens of Thousands Gather at Western Wall for Prayer Services

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Hebrew · 5 newsrooms covering

Tens of thousands of worshippers gathered at the Western Wall in Jerusalem overnight for prayer services. Police and Border Police forces provided security for the event, which included preparations for a special Saturday night prayer.

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  • Tens of thousands gathered at the Western Wall overnight.
  • Large police and Border Police forces provided security.
  • Forces are preparing for a Saturday night prayer service.
  • The prayer is for the release of vows.

Tens of thousands of worshippers and visitors converged on the Western Wall plaza and Jerusalem streets overnight. Large police and Border Police forces provided security for the massive crowds. The Israel Police released footage of the security operations, stating that forces are preparing for the upcoming "Hatarat Nedarim" (release of vows) prayer service scheduled for Saturday night.

The "Hatarat Nedarim" prayer is a traditional ritual performed before the end of the Sabbath, where individuals seek release from vows they may have unintentionally made. The significant turnout highlights the religious importance of the site and the ongoing security measures required to manage large public gatherings in the capital.

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