The suspects were chanting inciting nationalistic slogans at Jews visiting Judaism’s holiest site.

“The time has come to build a Jewish temple and renew the sacrificial rites,” the NGO said.

The Lavi Organization said it petitioned the Supreme Court after being stonewalled for months by Justice Minister Yariv Levin.

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“Despite increased intimidations and restrictions, tens of thousands of Jews still chose to ascend to the holiest place in Judaism.”

We will “deal decisively” with incitement and support for terrorism on the Temple Mount, Jerusalem’s police chief said.

Knesset member Amit Halevi floated the idea earlier this month of recognizing separate areas on the Temple Mount for the two faiths.

Many believers expect the soon return of the Son of God, and with it the establishment of the Temple described by the prophet Ezekiel.

Temple Mount activists say easiest way to advance prophetic fulfillment is to build an alter and offer sacrifices, now.