Overview
- Attendance far exceeded projections, with crowds described as thousands to tens of thousands converging on the site.
- Shuttles from Jerusalem’s Teddy Stadium were suspended at police direction, and return buses were kept away from the area.
- Police temporarily closed entry to the compound after it reached its permitted capacity and deployed units to manage crowd flow.
- One person was detained after an alleged attempt to assault officers as some tried to force their way inside.
- Organizers acknowledged insufficient transportation resources and poor communication as many worshipers walked long distances or waited for hours.