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Temple Mount clashes after Muslims, Jews have holidays on same day

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Published: 13 August 2019

Last updated: 4 March 2024

Police initially refuse Jews access but relent, prompting blast from Netanyahu at right-wing rivals; government condemned by Arab states over violence

Israeli, Palestinian extremists win latest round of temple mount arm twisting (Haaretz)
The Palestinians succeeded in bringing masses to the mount in order to substantially reduce the Jewish presence, but Israel managed to squeeze a few hundred Jewish visitors into the plaza

Netanyahu clashes with rivals on right over partial Temple Mount closure to Jews (Times of Israel)
PM blasts ‘Twitter cabinet’ Smotrich and Shaked, tells critics there was never a question about allowing Jews entry to holy site for Tisha B’Av

Saudi Arabia, Qatar condemn Israel over Temple Mount clashes (Times of Israel)
Arab states call for international intervention to put an end to ‘Israeli violations’ at holy site

Photo: Palestinian Muslims shout anti-occupation slogans as Israeli security forces (unseen) enter the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound on August 11 (AFP)

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