Israel Closes Al Aqsa Mosque at Ramadan, Citing Wartime Safety Concerns
The temporary measure, during the holy Muslim fasting month, follows tensions as Jewish activists increasingly encroach on the contested religious site.
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The temporary measure, during the holy Muslim fasting month, follows tensions as Jewish activists increasingly encroach on the contested religious site.
The man was shot dead early Saturday at the edge of the Aqsa Mosque compound, known to Jews as the Temple Mount. The circumstances of the killing were disputed and risked raising tensions during Ramadan.
Artisans at the contested Jerusalem holy site, known to Jews as the Temple Mount, complain of Israeli interference with their work and face a constant struggle to keep up with repairs after violence flares.
In this short clip from the Watchman Newscast, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin “Bibi” Netanayhu shares what he’ll do to strengthen Israel’s control over its ancient and ancestral capital, Jerusalem—and why Israel’s claim to Jerusalem is undeniable.#Jerusalem #Israel #BenjaminNetanyahu #TheWatchman #Shorts Check out our channel for MORE and be sure to subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/c/TheWatchmanwithErickStakelbeck?sub_confirmation=1Watch full episodes of The Watchman with Erick Stakelbeck for FREE on the TBN App: https://watch.tbn.org/the-watchman-with-erick-stakelbeck The Watchman Show is LIVE Thursdays 10PM ET // Fridays 6:30PM ET on TBNFOLLOW ERICK:http://twttr.com/erickstakelbeckhttp://fb.me/erickstakelbeckhttp://instagr.am/erick.stakelbeckhttp://erickstakelbeck.com
Host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down the uproar surrounding the visit by Israel’s National Security Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, to Jerusalem’s Temple Mount this week. The Biden administration joined the Palestinian Authority, France, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the UAE in condemning Ben-Gvir’s visit and warning Israel to not change the “status quo” atop the world’s holiest site. As more and more Jews ascend the Temple Mount and believe they have a right to pray there, is a confrontation coming? Watch now on The Watchman Newscast!#Israel #TempleMount #TheWatchmanCheck out our channel for MORE and be sure to subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/c/TheWatchmanwithErickStakelbeck?sub_confirmation=1Watch full episodes of The Watchman with Erick Stakelbeck for FREE on the TBN App: https://watch.tbn.org/the-watchman-with-erick-stakelbeck The Watchman Show is LIVE Thursdays 10PM ET // Fridays 6:30PM ET on TBNFOLLOW ERICK:http://twttr.com/erickstakelbeckhttp://fb.me/erickstakelbeckhttp://instagr.am/erick.stakelbeckhttp://erickstakelbeck.com
On today’s Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down the uproar surrounding the visit by Israel’s National Security Minister, Itamar Ben Gvir, to Jerusalem’s Temple Mount today. The Biden administration joined the Palestinian Authority, France, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the UAE in condemning Ben Gvir’s visit and warning Israel to not change the “status quo” atop the world’s holiest site. As more and more Jews ascend the Temple Mount and believe they have a right to pray there, is a confrontation coming? Watch now on The Watchman Newscast!#Israel #TempleMount #TheWatchman Check out our channel for MORE and be sure to subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/c/TheWatchmanwithErickStakelbeck?sub_confirmation=1Watch full episodes of The Watchman with Erick Stakelbeck for FREE on the TBN App: https://watch.tbn.org/the-watchman-with-erick-stakelbeck The Watchman Show is LIVE Thursdays 10PM ET // Fridays 6:30PM ET on TBNFOLLOW ERICK:http://twttr.com/erickstakelbeckhttp://fb.me/erickstakelbeckhttp://instagr.am/erick.stakelbeckhttp://erickstakelbeck.com0:00 Introduction – Welcome to 2023.0:44 3-year anniversary of the death of Soleimani – How will Iran respond?1:28 Uproar over Itamar Ben Gvir’s visit to the Temple Mount. Why are so many against this visit?6:31 Prime Minister’s view on Israel’s claim to the Temple Mount.9:22 Closing thoughts.
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Itamar Ben-Gvir, the ultranationalist national security minister, toured the site just days after taking office, drawing a furious reaction from Palestinian leaders.