Thousands Gather at Western Wall for Tisha B'Av Mourning and Lamentations

First reported by Now 14 · Jul 21, 2026

What happened

Tens of thousands gathered at Jerusalem's Western Wall on Tisha B'Av to read Lamentations and mourn the Temple's destruction, with prominent Israeli leaders among them. Attendance is expected to grow through the night and next day.

• 01Tens of thousands gathered at the Western Wall on Tisha B'Av for traditional mourning rituals.
• 02The event included reading the Book of Lamentations and reciting kinnot throughout the night.
• 03Notable attendees included Naftali Bennett, Gadi Eizenkot, Itamar Ben-Gvir, Nir Barkat, and Moshe Lion.
• 04The Western Wall Heritage Foundation organized the event and shared extensive photo coverage.
• 05Attendance is expected to continue overnight and increase by the fast's conclusion.
• 06Tisha B'Av marks the national and religious day of mourning for the destruction of the Jewish Temples.

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Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewJul 22, 2026

Thousands Gather at Western Wall for Tisha B'Av Mourning and Lamentations

Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJul 22, 2026

Thousands Including Top Politicians Mourn at Western Wall on Tisha B'Av Night

YnetCenter · HebrewJul 22, 2026

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Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewJul 22, 2026

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Now 14Right · HebrewJul 22, 2026

Thousands Gather at Western Wall for Tisha B'Av Prayers and Mourning

Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewJul 22, 2026

Thousands Gather at Western Wall for Tisha B'Av National Day of Mourning

Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJul 22, 2026

Thousands of Israelis Mourn Temple Destruction at Western Wall on Tisha B'Av

Kan NewsCenter · HebrewJul 22, 2026

Tens of Thousands Expected at Western Wall for Tisha B'Av Fast Observance

Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJul 21, 2026

Thousands Prepare to Gather at Western Wall for Tisha B'Av Observances

Now 14Right · HebrewJul 21, 2026

Thousands Expected at Western Wall for Tisha B'Av Mourning and Unity Events

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