Jewish visits to Temple Mount increase by 92% since 2009

The trend is driven by several activist groups who encourage Jewish Israelis and tourists to visit the Temple Mount, saying they wish to re-assert the Jewish connection to the site.

The increasing number of visitors, who have included high-profile politicians such as outgoing Likud MK Moshe Feiglin, has led to demands for increased access and a reduction in the restrictions imposed on Jews and other non-Muslims at the site.(Read More)