Jerusalem Police Chief Acknowledges Trial of Jewish Prayer Books in Al-Aqsa

The commander of the Jerusalem Police has acknowledged a trial involving the introduction of Jewish prayer books, known as "Siddurim," into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound. According to statements attributed to him, the trial reportedly proceeded without significant incident. This acknowledgment comes amid discussions about potentially expanding Jewish religious practices within the mosque.

The police chief indicated that he does not rule out the possibility of allowing the Torah, phylacteries (Tefillin), and prayer shawls (Tallit) to be brought into the compound in the future. The "Siddur" is a Jewish prayer book, Tefillin are small leather boxes containing scripture worn during prayer, and a Tallit is a prayer shawl.

While the trial of the prayer books is stated to have occurred, details regarding the exact timing and nature of this experiment were not provided. The statements suggest a potential progression from allowing prayer books to permitting other religious items and rituals, though no concrete decisions or implementation mechanisms were detailed.

The police commander's remarks frame these possibilities as future considerations rather than finalized decisions, emphasizing that he "does not rule out" such allowances. The current reported development centers on the acknowledged trial of the Siddur and the stated possibility of future allowances for the Torah, Tefillin, and Tallit within the Al-Aqsa Mosque.