Security officials: "Preventing Palestinians from entering the Temple Mount is an opportunity for Hamas to heat up the area" Security officials warn that Hamas will take advantage of Ramadan to unite the Gaza Strip and Judea and Samaria. At this stage, their recommendation is to allow Palestinians to enter the compound with an age limit.

This is contrary to the demand of the Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben Gabir, who insists on a blanket entry ban for all Palestinians in the territories.