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

First reported by Now 14 · 1 day ago

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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Full coverage · 6 outlets

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Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew43 minutes ago

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

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew1 hour ago

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

YnetCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago

Thousands Pray at Western Wall on Eve of Tisha B'Av Mourning Jerusalem Temples

Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew4 hours ago

Thousands Gather at Western Wall Yeshiva for Lamentations Reading on Tisha B'Av

Now 14Right · Hebrew4 hours ago

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

Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew5 hours ago

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

Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew6 hours ago

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

Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew7 hours ago

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

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew1 day ago

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

Now 14Right · Hebrew1 day ago

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

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