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.