Thousands visit Temple Mount during Tisha b?av

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir seen after a visit at the Temple Mount in Jerusalem’s Old City, during Tisha B”Av, Aug. 3, 2025. Photo by Chaim Goldberg/Flash90.

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Thousands of Israeli Jews, including government ministers, visited the Temple Mount in Jerusalem on Sunday during Tisha B’Av, a day of fasting and mourning in the Jewish calendar

Jewish worshippers atop the Temple Mount this morning sing: “He will build the temple!? Today is Tisha B”Av, when Israel mourns the destruction of the First and Second Temples and other tragedies to befall the Jewish people.

Unlike in previous years, police allowed visitors to sing inside the Temple Mount compound, something that had previously been prohibited.

Among the visitors were National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Minister of Negev, Galilee, and National Resilience Isaac Wasserlauf.

Hamas’s terror videos are based on one thing: their attempt to pressure the State of Israel. And I say this from here, on the Temple Mount, where we have proven that sovereignty and governance are possible”it is precisely from here that a message must be conveyed: ensure that the entire Gaza Strip is occupied, that sovereignty is declared throughout the Gaza Strip, that all Hamas members are removed, and that voluntary immigration is encouraged. Only then will we return the hostages and win the war.

During his visit, Ben-Gvir spoke about disturbing videos released by Gaza-based terrorist groups showing Israeli hostages in precarious conditions.

He said these videos are an attempt by Hamas to pressure Israel.

He sees the Temple Mount as a symbol that “sovereignty and governance are possible.”

Temple Mount Documentation: Ben Gvir led the prayer, dozens danced and sang

Ben-Gvir advocated firm action against Hamas, such as conquering the entire Gaza Strip, declaring sovereignty over the region, eliminating Hamas members, and encouraging voluntary migration.

He said these measures are necessary to free the hostages and win the current conflict.

On Saturday night, thousands of people had already gathered at the Western Wall plaza in Jerusalem to mark the beginning of Tisha B’Av.

This day commemorates the destruction of the two ancient temples that stood on the Temple Mount, considered the holiest site in Judaism.

It is a time of fasting and reflection.

The lower entrance to the Temple Mount as of a half hour ago

Under the current government, the Temple Mount has seen more Jewish visitors and greater freedom of religious expression, especially on important dates like Tisha B’Av.

However, the Prime Minister’s office stated on Sunday that “Israel’s policy of maintaining the status quo on the Temple Mount has not changed and will not change.”

Published in 08/03/2025 14h31

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