Thousands of Jewish worshippers ascended to the Temple Mount in Jerusalem on Sunday morning during Tisha B'Av observances.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir was among the visitors to the holy site. In a departure from previous years, Israeli police authorized singing within the -Temple Mount compound.
Video: Singing on Temple Mount on Tisha B'Av on August 3, 2025/Credit: Arnon Segal
The head of the Temple Mount Administration expressed gratitude, stating, "I bless the thousands ascending to the Temple Mount for Tisha B'Av. You are part of the redemption process of the holy mount, and your ascents advance the return of the Temple. Through your actions, the people of Israel make progress on the Temple Mount. I thank Jerusalem Police under District Commander Superintendent Amir Arzani and David District Commander Deputy Superintendent Dvir Tamim for their extensive efforts to facilitate Jewish ascents to the Temple Mount."
Video: Itamar Ben-Gvir visits Temple Mount on August 3, 2025
Minister of the Negev, Galilee and National Resilience Isaac Wasserlauf also participated in the Temple Mount visit.
Video: Hundreds await to go to Temple Mount on August 3, 2025 / Credit: Tom Nisani
Thousands had already gathered at the Western Wall plaza in Jerusalem on Saturday evening. Tisha B'Av represents the day when Jews mourn the destruction of both ancient Temples – the First Temple and the Second Temple.
