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Israel Temporarily Bans Jews from Contested Jerusalem Holy Site Amid Tensions

  • The Israeli government banned Jewish visits to the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, known as the Temple Mount to Jews, during the last 10 days of Ramadan.
  • The ban comes after clashes at the site and rocket attacks in response to an Israeli police raid.
  • The status of the holy site is a frequent flash point in the Israel-Palestine conflict.
  • Far-right Israelis denounced the ban, while Palestinians remain wary of Israel's control and aim to change the status quo.
  • The compound is managed by Jordan but secured by Israeli police, leading to disputes over access and control.
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