Thanks to the Waqf, we know over 2,000 Jews visited the Temple Mount on Jerusalem Day ~ Elder Of Ziyon

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Thanks to the Waqf, we know over 2,000 Jews visited the Temple Mount on Jerusalem Day

Quds News Network reports stuff that is true, except for the parts that aren't:

Occupied Jerusalem (Quds News Network)- Israeli settlers stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Old City of Jerusalem on Monday in a day of organized provocation and violence under the protection of Israeli police to celebrate the occupation of the Palestinian capital city.

The Islamic Waqf reported that 2,092 settlers entered the courtyards of Al-Aqsa Mosque throughout the day.

The number 2,092 is probably accurate. But they weren't "settlers," they weren't "storming," they didn't visit Al Aqsa Mosque which has no "courtyards" - the open land on the Temple Mount existed before that mosque was built, it wasn't a day of "organized provocation," Jerusalem Day is not to celebrate "occupation," Jerusalem is not the Palestinian capital city.

So besides that, this is a good news story. Some 2,092 Jews visited their holiest spot to ensure that is remains in Jewish hands, which is the only way to ensure access by everyone to the sacred site.

It is not the best Jerusalem Day turnout, though. In 2022, 2,600 Jews visited, but this is significantly better than last year's 1,500.