Pete Hegseth's Views on Israel and the Temple Mount

Pete Hegseth, nominee for secretary of defense, suggested re-establishing a temple on the Temple Mount and endorsed annexing Israeli settlements. He rejected the two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Jewish Ascent to the Temple Mount on Tisha B'Av

More than a thousand Jews ascended the Temple Mount on Tisha B'Av, despite opposition from Israeli-Jordanian authorities. Key figures led the ascent, emphasizing progress in Jewish sovereignty and the importance of prayer. While some criticized the move, others praised the demonstration of Jewish unity and commitment to the Temple Mount.