Thousands of police forces have been deployed across Jerusalem ahead of the month of Ramadan, which is expected to begin tomorrow morning or Sunday morning. The announcement of the exact date is expected to be made this afternoon. If Ramadan begins tomorrow morning, the first Tarawih prayer will be held on the Temple Mount tonight, although in a limited format, and the police do not expect it to cause any disturbances.
The political echelon is expected to make a decision regarding the entry of West Bank residents to the Temple Mount. The Jerusalem District Police and the security establishment have recommended allowing the entry of only 10,000 Palestinians - as was the case last year - a significantly lower number than in previous years, when tens of thousands were approved for entry.
The police also recommended limiting the age of entry: men over 55, women over 50, and boys up to the age of 12 accompanied by an adult. Approximately 3,000 police officers, Border police officers, and volunteers will participate in securing the Ramadan events, with an emphasis on the Old City, east Jerusalem, and the border crossings in the Jerusalem area. (Read More)
