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Jews Ascend Temple Mount, Petition to Open on Shabbat Filed
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By Israel National News
First reported by Arutz Sheva · 4 hours ago
What happened
Jews held a prayer service on the Temple Mount on Thursday, the same day a petition was filed with the High Court of Justice seeking to open the site to Jewish visitors on Saturdays and upcoming holiday weekends. The petition argues the current closure is discriminatory and unreasonable.
- 01Jews prayed on the Temple Mount on Thursday, a day it is closed to them.
- 02A petition seeks to open the Temple Mount to Jews on Saturdays.
- 03The petition also requests access during upcoming Tishrei holiday weekends.
- 04Petitioners cite historical precedent and discriminatory policy claims.
- 05Political and police leaders have reportedly rejected previous requests.
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