Middle East tensions over Temple Mount access

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir confirmed Jewish prayer books allowed on Temple Mount.
Photo by right-wing journalist Arnon Segal showed men using complete prayer books, a previously restricted practice.
Israel Police relaxed restrictions earlier this year, allowing single prayer pages before this shift.
Muslim and Arab officials in Amman condemned the move as an 'escalation' threatening holy sites' character.
Ongoing diplomatic tensions in the Middle East persist over Temple Mount's status.
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