Israel-Hamas war live updates: Israel vows Rafah ground assault by Ramadan if hostages are not freed
Israel threatens to invade Rafah by Ramadan if hostages not returned. Netanyahu vows to 'finish the job' in Gaza. International Court of Justice hearing on occupied Palestinian lands.
Mithil Aggarwal
Israel will allow freedom of worship during Ramadan at Jerusalem’s al-Aqsa mosque but limit access according to security concerns, Netanyahu's office said today.
The prime minister will make "a balanced decision that allows freedom of worship within the limits of the security needs set by the professional authorities," his office said when asked about the possibility of blocking access to the flashpoint site for Israeli Muslims.
A government spokesperson later said no final decision had been made. "We are waiting for an opinion from the Israel police and of course decisions will be made in accordance with interests of public safety and security.," said Eylon Levy,
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