Ben Gvir intervention overturns ban on right-wing activist from Temple Mount

A removal order issued against right-wing activist and attorney Nili Nahouri from the Temple Mount was canceled after a report on Channel 7 and a request from National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir to the Israel Police. Ben Gvir asked for clarification, saying his policy at the site is not to expel people who raise an Israeli flag, especially since under his tenure Jews have been allowed to pray, sing, dance and bow there.

Nahouri had received an official letter from Jerusalem District Commander Maj. Gen. Avshalom Peled imposing an administrative ban from the Temple Mount for two months. The order was issued after she waved an Israeli flag at the site during Jerusalem Day.

Police said that 20 other Jews who also waved Israeli flags at the compound were not removed because of their actions. Despite that, Ben Gvir is demanding a detailed explanation from the police about why Nahouri and one other person were removed by formal order.

In his appeal, the minister said his policy is to allow Israeli flags to be waved on the Temple Mount and, in any case, not to remove anyone for displaying the national flag there.