Photo by Elron Zabatani/TPS-IL on 5 May, 2022

Masses Wait in Line to Go Up to the Temple Mt. on Israel Independence Day

Holidays By TPS   •   5 May, 2022

Jerusalem, 5 May, 2022 (TPS-IL) -- Non-Muslims were barred from going up to the Temple Mount in Jerusalem for two weeks after Arab riots were committed there during the Passover holiday. After the ban was lifted, thousands waited in line on the morning of Israel Independence Day for their chance to celebrate the day on the Temple Mount.