Israeli Police Oppose Opening Al-Aqsa Mosque to Jews on Saturdays, Clashing with Ben-Gvir
Translated & summarized from Alarab by baba
Israeli police oppose allowing Jewish visitors into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound on Saturdays, contrary to National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's push to expand access. The police cite security concerns and maintaining calm, while Ben-Gvir argues for increased "governance" and has supported a Supreme Court petition to change the Saturday closure policy. This disagreement occurs amid ongoing discussions about altering the status quo at the holy site.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israeli police oppose opening Al-Aqsa Mosque to Jews on Saturdays, conflicting with Minister Ben-Gvir.
- Minister Ben-Gvir advocates for expanded Jewish access to the Temple Mount complex on Saturdays.
- Police cite security assessments and maintaining calm as reasons for their opposition.
- Ben-Gvir's position is part of a Supreme Court petition to change the Saturday closure policy.
- The dispute reflects ongoing tensions over Jewish access to the Al-Aqsa Mosque.
Israeli police have expressed opposition to opening the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound to Jewish visitors on Saturdays, a stance that contradicts the directives of National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. Ben-Gvir is reportedly pushing to expand the hours for Jewish entry into the Temple Mount complex.
This disagreement highlights an ongoing divergence between the police and the minister regarding arrangements for Jewish settlers accessing the Al-Aqsa Mosque, amidst the sensitive situation in East Jerusalem. Israeli media reports indicate that the police are against allowing Jewish entry on Saturdays, preferring to maintain the current policy due to security assessments and the need to preserve calm at the site.
Conversely, Minister Ben-Gvir advocates for opening the mosque to Jews on Saturdays, arguing that such a move would enhance what he described as "governance." He has presented his position in the context of a petition submitted to the Israeli Supreme Court, seeking to alter the policy of closing the mosque to Jews on Saturdays.
The dispute arises amid continuous debate over changing the status quo at the Al-Aqsa Mosque and increasing Jewish access to its courtyards.
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