Worshipers celebrate Laylat Al Qadr at Old City compound; event passes without police intervention, though Hamas terror group flags were reportedly unfurled by some visitors
Waqf reports 250,000 worshipers at site for prayers, which take place largely without incident following unrealized fears of riots; 8 arrested for incitement
PM's office says there was unanimous support among security chiefs for decision; Police minister Ben Gvir blasts move as 'serious mistake' that risks further inflaming tensions
Entry to Jewish visitors ay flashmpoint site may be prohibited in last 10 days of Ramadan, to reduce tensions, lower chances for skirmishes, according to Hebrew media reports
Police chief says officers used 'a little too much force'; government said likely to maintain policy barring Jews from Temple Mount at Ramadan’s end, despite Ben Gvir's objection
842 Jewish worshipers visit site; Palestinians barricade inside Al-Aqsa Mosque overnight prompting fears of clashes; police don't enter building, likely to keep lid on violence
Leaders of Hezbollah, Hamas hold talks on collaboration against backdrop of rocket fire, terror attacks; Hamas official said to be behind rocket fire from Lebanon joins delegation
In call, Israeli president affirms country's commitment to status quo amid skirmishes at flashpoint site, raps Iran for 'campaign on several fronts' to undermine regional stability
Defense minister orders extension of West Bank closure amid string of terror attacks; thousands of Jews expected to take part in priestly blessing at Western Wall Sunday
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