The Coordinator of Government Operations in the Territories (COGAT) Major General Rasan Aliyan announced a series of civil measures for the Palestinian Arab population on the occasion of the month of Ramadan.
According to Aliyan, the recommendations aim to provide “freedom of religious worship for the Palestinian public.”
As part of the measures, the entry of Palestinian Arab worshipers to the Temple Mount for Friday prayers during the month of Ramadan was approved. “The entry of women will be allowed at all ages and the entry of children up to the age of 12 will be allowed without the need for an existing permit. Entry for men aged 55 and over without an existing permit and for men aged 45 and over will be subject to an existing permit. All permits are conditional on receiving a security clearance,” announced COGAT.
In addition, family members will be able to visit PA residents living in Israel, and relatives residing in foreign countries will be able to visit PA-controlled areas.