Ayayu Belete, a City of David worker who discovered the pendant, described the moment of finding it. "One day while I was digging inside an ancient structure, I suddenly saw something different, gray, among the stones," Belete recounted, according to the Israel Antiquities Authority. "I picked up the object out and saw that it was a pendant with a menorah on it. I immediately showed the find to Esther Rakow-Mellet, the area director, and she said it was an especially rare find. I was deeply moved and excited!"

Historical records indicate Jews faced prohibitions against entering Jerusalem during Byzantine rule, complicating the interpretation of menorah-decorated artifacts found in the city. Researchers question whether such finds represent random occurrences or belonged to Jews who came to Jerusalem for commerce, administrative purposes, or clandestine pilgrimages under unofficial circumstances, according to the report.

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Gilad Erdan, as minister of public security, and Chief Superintendent Yoram Halevi, as Jerusalem District Police commander, decided at the time to exploit the window of opportunity and correct a historical injustice – gradually opening the door to Jewish prayers on the Mount, something that had been denied them since the Six-Day War. During their tenure, the number of visitors to the site grew, and silent prayers in a minyan began on the eastern side of the Mount, with police permission. Gradually, prayers were expanded and said aloud rather than whispered; visitor numbers also increased, now reaching nearly 60,000 annually.

Video: Just a decade and a half ago, only a few thousand Jews visited the Mount annually, and now there's been a growth of more than 1,000% / Credit: Arnon Segal

Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir expanded and further established this Jewish achievement. Prayers expanded even more, but were joined by prostrations, flag waving, and even public singing by worshippers. Jewish visiting hours on the Mount also increased slightly.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accompanies this change in the issue of Jewish prayer on the Mount not only with knowledge, but often with approval, through quiet agreements and understandings, both with police leadership and with ministers responsible for the police. Even Jordan's protests – whose security and intelligence cooperation with Israel is well-known – are a kind of game. It continues to protest vigorously, and sometimes with venom, about "violating the status quo," although de facto it accepts it.

The status quo on the Mount died long ago. The Waqf knows this, the Palestinians know this, Jordan knows this, and Netanyahu knows this, too. Even the US knows this. Those who overturned the status quo and changed it over decades were the Muslim side, and then came the Jewish side's turn. Just a decade and a half ago, only a few thousand Jews visited the Mount annually, and now there's been a growth of more than 1,000%. Just a decade and a half ago, police would remove Jews from the Mount who whispered prayers quietly, and today they pray there aloud, in a minyan, with singing and prostration.

So perhaps it's finally time to stop pretending there's a status quo, formally legitimize historical distortions that deprived the Jewish side, and expose the massive substantive changes the Muslim side carried out on the Mount, which have been reported here repeatedly over the years.

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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.

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Monday's Jerusalem Day observances, commemorating Jerusalem's liberation, traditionally draw religious Zionist groups to the capital in celebration of the city's reunification and restored access to Judaism's holiest sites. These annual pilgrimages culminate in emotional prayer services at the Western Wall, where thousands gather for thanksgiving ceremonies.

Yet a growing chorus of religious voices now advocates moving beyond the Western Wall entirely, urging Jews to pray directly on the Temple Mount itself. This unprecedented shift has ignited fierce debate within Orthodox circles, pitting traditionalists against those seeking to reclaim Judaism's most sacred space.

The controversy stems from a historical ruling by Israel's Chief Rabbinate, supported by the vast majority of the country's rabbis, prohibiting Jewish ascent to the Temple Mount altogether. However, mounting challenges to this decision in recent years have prompted renewed theological examination of the issue. We consulted several prominent rabbis to understand their positions on this divisive matter.

"The people of Israel must be in their complete state"

Rabbi David Stav, who leads the Tzohar Rabbinical Organization and serves as rabbi of Shoham, articulated fierce opposition to Temple Mount ascent during our discussion. "We believe the Temple can be rebuilt only when the people of Israel achieve unity and moral purity of the highest order, alongside adherence to specific purity laws governing the Mount. Currently, these essential conditions remain unfulfilled.

"This spiritual preparation is necessary to make us worthy even of Jerusalem itself. The notion of ascending the Mount for prayer in our current spiritual state represents a fundamentally flawed approach. Temple Mount ascent will become possible only when the people of Israel reach their complete spiritual state."

"Each person should act according to his rabbi"

Rabbi Hagai Lundin, who heads the Holon Hesder Yeshiva and directs the study hall at Ono Academic College, acknowledged that while he personally refrains from Temple Mount ascent, "each person should act according to his rabbi."

He elaborated, "The question of whether to pray at the Western Wall versus the Temple Mount has generated years of controversy. Most religious authorities currently rule against Temple Mount ascent. Yet today, certain voices argue that the security situation and national considerations have strengthened the case for Temple Mount access. I personally choose not to ascend and believe we can strengthen our sovereignty and connection to the Temple Mount through alternative means."

"Prayer at the Temple Mount is preferable"

Rabbi Yisrael Ariel, founder and director of the Temple Institute and head of the Temple Yeshiva in Jerusalem's Old City, advocates the opposite approach entirely. "While the Western Wall functions like an enormous synagogue with special sanctity for prayer within the ancient walls, Temple Mount prayer remains superior. This principle applies throughout the year and holds particular significance on Jerusalem Day.

"Temple Mount prayer carries a different meaning and receives greater heavenly acceptance. This concept appears in King Solomon's dedication prayer for the Temple, where he invokes the word 'prayer' in various forms 24 times. This emphasis demonstrates the paramount importance of prayer on the Mount – the actual Temple site."

"Clean hands and pure heart"

Rabbi and author Chaim Navon presents a nuanced middle position, arguing that Temple Mount ascent demands exceptional spiritual elevation. "My revered teacher, Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein of blessed memory, believed certain areas remained halachically permissible to enter. When I once asked why he personally avoided Temple Mount ascent despite this ruling, he referenced Psalms: 'Who shall ascend the mountain of the Lord?' The answer provided is 'Clean hands and pure heart.' Only someone achieving complete heart purity and entirely clean hands can ascend the Temple Mount and stand before the Divine. He concluded, 'I have not yet reached this level.'"

Rabbi Navon continued, "While I question whether such an elevated standard is truly required, hearing this from my teacher has left me emotionally unable to summon the spiritual courage for Temple Mount ascent. Those who have achieved greater spiritual completeness may ascend in sanctity and purity, but they must never disparage those who find fulfillment in Western Wall prayer. The Western Wall possesses inherent holiness, sanctified further by centuries of worship from countless Jewish faithful."

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On Thursday, Harun Nasser al-Din, the head of Hamas's "Jerusalem Office," who is currently abroad, declared that there must be "full confrontation against the occupation's incursions, an uprising against its projects, and no surrender to attempts at Judaization and expulsion." A senior Hamas official echoed this call, urging an escalation of "resistance in all its forms in Jerusalem", a clear incitement to terrorist attacks.

Nasser al-Din also referenced the demolition of illegal structures in Jerusalem, promoting propaganda messages that accuse Israel of implementing "malicious plans for expulsion and Judaization projects." He further emphasized that "all plans and schemes will be shattered by the escalation of the resistance in all its forms."

Throughout the week, Hamas has seized on Israeli police recommendations to limit the number of Muslim worshippers allowed at Al-Aqsa Mosque during Ramadan, proposing a cap of 10,000 people at a time.

In response, the terrorist organization declared that restricting the number of worshippers constitutes "a dangerous escalation and precedent aimed at undermining freedom of worship at Al-Aqsa Mosque." Hamas further warned Israel about "the consequences of implementing these recommendations," stating that Israel would bear full responsibility for any resulting escalation.

Hostage deal and ceasefire extension considered

At the same time, Hamas is not ruling out an extension of the first phase of the hostage deal and the ceasefire in Gaza. If additional phases proceed, they will coincide with the volatile period of Ramadan, which has seen escalations in the past.

Overnight, 642 terrorists were released as part of the deal, including individuals who were freed from prison and sent to East Jerusalem. This marks the conclusion of the first phase of the ceasefire agreement, during which 33 hostages were returned, including eight who were declared dead.

Hamas spokesman Abd al-Latif al-Qanoua told the Al-Araby channel this morning that "the organization is ready to extend the first phase of the hostage deal or merge the two phases according to red lines." He further claimed that "the first phase of the agreement has been completed and the terrorist organization upheld all its commitments despite Israel's 'ongoing stalling.'" Hamas has set several conditions for the second phase, including a permanent end to the war in Gaza and a full withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Strip.

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The high-level discussions led by the prime minister regarding the status quo on the Temple Mount are important, but to a large extent, they're debating an illusion. The reality on the Temple Mount is in constant flux. The "sacred" status quo is a fiction, a white lie. The Muslim side has been altering the situation on the Mount for decades. Only now are changes coming from the Jewish side as well.

When discussing the "status quo" on the Mount, it's worth remembering that as early as the 1970s, Muslims began using the Dome of the Rock structure for prayers. Originally, it wasn't built as a mosque, and only women prayed there on Fridays. In 1996, they established a third mosque on the Mount, in Solomon's Stables (Al-Marwani Mosque). In 1998, a fourth mosque was erected ("Ancient Al-Aqsa") in the spaces beneath the upper Al-Aqsa. In the early 2000s, large areas on the Mount were paved for Muslim prayers, and in 2019, the Gate of Mercy area was also effectively turned into a fifth mosque.

Video: Jews ascend the Temple Mount for Tisha B'Av prayers

Status quo? Over the years, Muslims have closed the Chain and Cotton Gates to Jews, restricted their visiting hours and days on the Mount, threatened, harassed, and antagonized them until a defined and limited route was established for them, and they were banned from entering the mosques.

Under this "fake status quo," Jordan has evolved from an employer paying the salaries of Waqf personnel on the Mount to a senior partner with Israel in its management. Enforcement of planning and construction laws on the Mount has ceased, archaeological supervision and enforcement of antiquities laws have been severely undermined, and the restoration of the Mount's southern and eastern walls has been entrusted to professionals from the Muslim side.

Even the ban on flag-raising on the Mount has become a joke over the years and is only enforced on Israeli flags. In contrast, flags of Hamas, the Palestinian Authority, ISIS, the Muslim Brotherhood, and Hizb ut-Tahrir have been frequently raised there. Finally, Muslims have turned the lies of "Al-Aqsa is in danger" into a production line of terror, while bearing the name of Allah in vain and desecrating His sanctities, both theirs and ours.

For seven years now, Jews have been praying in a minyan on the eastern side of the Mount. These are quiet prayers, under police supervision and approval, without external Jewish symbols such as tallit, tefillin, or Torah scrolls. Compared to the series of substantial changes that Muslims have introduced on the Mount over the years, and from the outset - such quiet, non-provocative prayer is the least the Jewish side can ask for and should not be infringed upon.

Until Itamar Ben-Gvir began behaving like a bull in a china shop on the Mount, and until the prostrations began there, the Muslim side had come to terms with this change, just as the Jewish side had come to terms with the series of changes that the Muslim side had introduced on the Mount.

Those who seek to turn back the clock on the Jewish side must know that the Muslim side will also be required to do so, and the changes they have made on the Mount are many times greater. Those demanding an end to Jewish prayers on the Mount should consider a parallel demand regarding Muslim prayers in the Al-Marwani and Ancient Al-Aqsa mosques, which were also not part of the reality on the Mount in 1967.

Therefore, on the Temple Mount, we shouldn't be talking about the fake status quo, but mainly about common sense and honesty, and act there with sensitivity and determination.

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Israel's political landscape was rocked on Monday as National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir asserted that a policy shift now permits Jewish prayer at the Temple Mount/Al-Aqsa compound, one of the most contentious sites in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. His controversial remarks, which included proposing the construction of a synagogue at the location, ignited a firestorm of criticism from both coalition allies and opposition figures, who cautioned about potential diplomatic fallout and security risks.

Ben-Gvir made the comments in a Monday morning interview on Army Radio, where he claimed a change in Temple Mount policy now allows Jewish prayer at the site. Ben-Gvir went further, stating, "I would establish a synagogue there."

The comments drew swift rebuke, with Interior Minister Moshe Arbel of the haredi Shas party demanding immediate action. "Prime Minister Netanyahu must promptly rein in Mr. Ben-Gvir regarding his Temple Mount statements this morning. His reckless words jeopardize Israel's strategic alliances with Muslim nations, which form a crucial coalition against the Iranian axis of evil. His lack of judgment could have bloody consequences."

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office quickly distanced itself from the controversy, asserting unequivocally: "There is no change to the Temple Mount status quo."

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant weighed in, saying: "Disrupting the Temple Mount status quo is dangerous, unnecessary, and irresponsible. Ben-Gvir's actions threaten Israel's national security and international standing. While his efforts yesterday to counter Hezbollah's attack strengthened Israel, these declarations only serve to weaken us."

Benny Gantz, leader of the National Unity party, took to X to voice his concerns: "No one expects better from Minister Ben-Gvir, nor from the prime minister who allows this reckless firebrand to lead us to the brink for political convenience. But there are responsible elements within this government and coalition from whom the public demands action. Mere condemnations and platitudes won't suffice – history will judge you for your part in this perilous course."

Ben-Gvir's circle fired back, targeting Arbel, saying, "The incessant left-wing sycophant Moshe Arbel, mouthpiece for Ben Caspit and the far Left, has been angling for a Supreme Court appointment since entering the Knesset. He's a tireless panderer to the Left, Arabs, the justice system, and in this case, even Hamas and the Islamic Waqf [which administers the holy compound]. His constant accusations against Jews pose a security risk themselves. Shas voters chose right-wing representation but got Moshe 'Meretz' Arbel instead."

Education Minister Yoav Kisch attempted to stake out a middle ground, saying "Any alteration to the Temple Mount status quo, particularly during wartime, must be professionally deliberated in the cabinet with full consideration of all implications. Minister Ben-Gvir's irresponsible public statements on this matter are populist, unnecessary, and misguided."

These latest tensions follow Ben-Gvir's recent ascent to the Temple Mount alongside Minister Yitzhak Wasserlauf. At a July Knesset conference promoting visits to the site, Ben-Gvir declared, "I represent the political echelon, and the political echelon sanctions Jewish prayer on the Temple Mount."

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Over 1,500 Israelis ascended the Temple Mount on Tuesday morning to mark Tisha B'Av, the day commemorating the destruction of the ancient Jewish temples and other tragic events that occurred on or around this date. The significant number of Jewish visitors on one of the most important days to remember the destruction and subsequent exiles represents a notable increase from previous years.

Video: Jews ascend the Temple Mount for Tisha B'Av prayers

In line with the policy of National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, who visited the site along with Negev, Galilee and National Resilience Minister Yitzhak Wasserlauf, Jews were permitted to pray freely on the Temple Mount. Visitors were recorded singing songs expressing longing for the Temple.

"The Temple Mount is quiet and calm," said Asaf Fried, spokesperson for the Israeli activist group Temple Mount Administration. "We saw very few Waqf officials and Muslims. Jews are walking as free people. We recited lamentations and prayers for the well-being of the hostages. I invite all of Israel to ascend the Temple Mount." The numerous Jewish ascents since the early morning hours proceeded with almost no friction. Among other activities, Jews were seen singing the national anthem and holding Israeli flags. In a small number of cases, visitors were removed from the Mount or asked to take off visible tzitzit.

Video: Jewish worshippers prostrating themselves on the Temple Mount, Aug. 13, 2024, Tisha B'Av / Credit: Or Nehemiah Aharonov

Alongside the many visitors, MK Amit Halevi (Likud) also ascended the Temple Mount. He had requested to go up with the crowds but was ultimately instructed by the police to ascend alone. Rabbi Shimshon Elboim, head of the Temple Mount Administration, stated, "It's moving to see the people of Israel returning to the Temple Mount. Thanks to those ascending, Zion is no longer desolate. Thanks to National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and the Jerusalem Police under the command of Commander Amir Arzani. Come and ascend."

Tom Nisani, CEO of Beyadenu – Returning to the Temple Mount, said, "It's moving to see Jews praying, singing, and prostrating themselves on Tisha B'Av on the Temple Mount.

"Those who wanted to see the Al-Aqsa Flood received over 40,000 Jews this year, strengthening Jewish sovereignty on the Temple Mount," he said, referring to the Oct. 7 massacre, which Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorists named Operation Al-Aqsa Flood.

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In a delicate balance of religious devotion and political sensitivity, Jewish pilgrims are increasingly frequenting the Temple Mount in Jerusalem's Old City. Despite longstanding restrictions and tensions surrounding the site, sacred to both Jews and Muslims, visitors report a notable uptick in Jewish presence, with daily prayer groups and study sessions occurring under close police supervision.

It had been quite some time since I last set foot on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem's Old City, the capital of Israel. The prospect of visiting this holy site was both welcome and valuable, primarily to gauge the current atmosphere, but equally important – to quietly recite the "Shema Yisrael" prayer in this sacred space.

As I approached the entrance to the Mount, I encountered a group of South Korean tourists. One of them greeted me in surprisingly fluent Hebrew, inquired about my family roots, and even briefly conversed with me in German after I mentioned my grandfather Ernst's immigration to Israel from Germany. A friendly police officer approached, asking where I had come from. When I inquired about the situation on the Temple Mount, he smiled and replied, "It's like Switzerland here."

Tourists streamed past me en route to the Temple Mount, while the group of religious Jews I had joined waited respectfully for Rabbi Elisha Wolfson, head of the Drishat Zion Kollel. The young men, some barefoot, exchanged experiences about preferred ritual immersion sites, sitting alongside a small group of women, receiving an in-depth explanation about the place from one of their own.

The entrance for Temple Mount visitors is named "Hallel's Gate," memorializing Hallel Yaffa Ariel, who was tragically killed in 2016 by an attacker in her bed at home in Kiryat Arba at just 13 and a half years old. Jewish visitors and tourists are greeted by an impressive model of the Temple, bearing the biblical verse: "And let them make Me a sanctuary, that I may dwell among them." Nearby stands a large, informative sign detailing the visible remnants of the Temple on the Mount today, alongside a refreshment station offering hot and cold drinks.

Elkana, Rabbi Wolfson's son, an energetic young man with long, light-colored peyot, sports a shirt boldly proclaiming: "Temple Mount Yeshiva." He enthusiastically shares, "The yeshiva comes every day. It's a great miracle. We pray and study on the Temple Mount."

One of the young men awaiting the rabbi described to me the significant recent increase in Jewish visitors to the Temple Mount. Shortly after, Rabbi Wolfson arrived, his face adorned with a broad smile. Following a briefing from one of the officers about on-site regulations, the jubilant group set out towards the Mount, their voices raised in song.

The anticipation of ascending via the wooden bridge to the Mughrabi Gate, the sole entry point to the Temple Mount for non-Muslims, stirred excitement among the visitors, myself included. While Muslims can access the Mount throughout most of the day, entry for Jews and tourists is restricted to a few hours and permitted only through this specific route.

Just before entering the Temple Mount compound, some Jews hastily prostrated themselves on the ground. One visitor, wearing a shirt identifying him as an "ascension guide" from the organization Beyadenu – Returning to the Temple Mount, began a detailed explanation. "We are privileged to enter the heart of the world, the Temple Mount," he declared before launching into captivating descriptions of the site.

The magnificent Dome of the Rock came into view as we walked. Occasionally, Muslim visitors passed by, casting curious glances at our Jewish group. The atmosphere remained calm under the watchful eye of our police escort.

Rabbi Wolfson and his followers positioned themselves in a quiet area of the Temple Mount, devoid of other visitors, and began to pray. Some worshippers circumvented the ban on prayer books by using their smartphones as improvised siddurim. Following the prayer, Rabbi Wolfson conducted an on-site lesson, opening with a blessing for the young people from the planned settlement of "Elei Azza," who are working towards Jewish resettlement in the Gaza region.

"The Holy One, Blessed be He – we are worthy of redemption. This is what must be emphasized," Rabbi Wolfson stressed to his students. "The notion that the time hasn't come and we're unworthy – that's utterly false, a grave error. The people of Israel are indeed worthy of redemption."

After the lesson, the excited young people embarked on a photo tour around the Mount, with the golden Dome of the Rock as their backdrop. The rabbi paused occasionally to explain various points of interest to his students. Following about an hour of prayer, lesson, and guided tour under police protection, the group exited the Temple Mount through the Chain Gate. Immediately upon leaving, they burst into a spirited song: "Am Yisrael Chai."

Israel Police noted that "there is no change in the existing protocol on the Temple Mount. The police work to secure and facilitate visits by tourists and Israelis daily during designated visiting hours and days. Any deviations from visiting rules or attempts to disturb public order at the site are addressed accordingly."

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After two years of extensive development and renovations costing $5M, Jerusalem's ancient Herodian Quarter is reopening to the public this week. This remarkable archaeological site in the Jewish Quarter features an affluent residential neighborhood from the Second Temple period, spanning 2,600 square meters. It includes luxurious homes, exquisite mosaics, paved streets, and numerous ritual baths.

The neighborhood was originally uncovered during excavations led by Professor Nahman Avigad of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, following the reunification of Jerusalem in 1967. Based on the proximity to the Temple Mount, and the abundance of ritual baths and stone vessels found, archaeologists believe this area housed wealthy priestly families who served at the Second Temple complex under Herodian rule. The strict observance of purity laws characteristic of priestly homes can be inferred from the numerous ritual baths discovered. The large homes, some up to 800 square meters, adorned with ornate decorations and intricate mosaics, reflect the opulence of its inhabitants.

The Herodian Quarter site was closed to visitors for the past two years to allow for major infrastructure upgrades and enhancements to the visitor experience there. Remaining home structures were meticulously reconstructed, maintaining accurate replicas, while expert artisans restored discovered mosaics. An innovative lighting and audio system now dynamically illuminate exhibits and fills the ancient neighborhood remains with ambient sounds evoking life in this priestly enclave during Temple times.

Immersive multimedia displays vividly "bring the ancient neighborhood to life" through holograms, animations, and videos projected onto the antiquities. From the perspective of two residents, visitors can simulate walking these streets towards the Temple Mount. Suspended glass walkways provide up-close access to homes without compromising the archaeological remains.

"History is being revived in the Jewish Quarter," proclaimed Herzel Ben Ari, CEO of The Company for the Reconstruction and Development of the Jewish Quarter. "This renovated museum offers a window into Jerusalem's majestic past during the Second Temple era. I invite all to visit and connect with the city's magnificent heritage."

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