Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed government ministers to seek his approval before visiting Jerusalem's Temple Mount, following a visit by far-right lawmaker Yitzhak Kroizer and warnings from security officials about potential violence escalation. Despite Netanyahu's insistence that there is no change to the longstanding status quo regarding prayer at the site, evidence suggests a shift as authorities have increasingly allowed overt Jewish prayers. Security chiefs have expressed concerns that further disruptions, especially during the holiday period, could incite Palestinian anger and violence. National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has publicly advocated for Jewish prayer at the Temple Mount, contradicting Netanyahu's claims of maintaining the status quo. The situation has drawn attention from various political leaders, including opposition leader Yair Lapid and President Isaac Herzog, who emphasize the need to uphold existing agreements to prevent broader conflict. The ongoing tensions surrounding this sensitive site underscore its significance in Israeli-Palestinian relations.