Netanyahu bans Jews from entering Temple Mount for rest of Ramadan – The decision was made despite relative calm on Temple Mount and despite National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s opposition. | The Jerusalem Post

The Temple Mount will be closed to Jewish visitors from Wednesday until the end of the month of Ramadan, which is set to end near the end of next week, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu decided on Tuesday afternoon.
The decision was made despite the situation on the Temple Mount remaining relatively calm in recent days and despite the opposition of National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.
The decision to close Temple Mount for Jewish visitors is a „grave mistake that will not bring quiet“ to the region, Ben-Gvir said in a direct attack on Netanyahu. „It can only escalate the situation.