British News Agency

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz visited the Western Wall.

Katz stated that he prayed for the return of hostages, peace in the settlements, protection of Israeli soldiers and security forces, and the elimination of Hamas killers. "On Tisha B'Av, two thousand years after the destruction of the Second Temple, the Western Wall and the Temple Mount are once again under the sovereignty of the State of Israel. Israel's enemies around the world will continue to make decisions against us and organize protests, but we will forever strengthen our sovereignty and presence in Jerusalem, at the Western Wall, and on the Temple Mount," he said.