The Temple Mount has been closed to Jewish visitors until the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
Israel Police posted the announcement in Hebrew at the site on Tuesday. Ramadan ends on July 17 with the Eid al-Fitr celebration.
The site is closed every year at the end of Ramadan, Israel Police told the Times of Israel.
Palestinians had been granted more access to the Temple Mount for Ramadan, but many of the visits were canceled following rocket attacks from Gaza on southern Israel.
Jewish pitcher Ken Holtzman died on April 14 at age 78.
“I condemn the antisemitic protests,” President Biden said on April 22. For some reason, he felt compelled to add: “I also condemn those who don’t understand what’s going on with the Palestinians.”
Antisemitic signs and chants reported at encampment, which held 300 students at protest’s height.
Announcement comes after pro-Palestinian occupation on campus
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