America Continues to Urge Israel to Facilitate Access to Al-Aqsa Mosque During Ramadan

U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller confirmed on Wednesday that "the United States continues to urge Israel to facilitate the access of peaceful worshippers to Al-Aqsa Mosque during the month of Ramadan." He added in a press statement: "The point we have made to them is that this is not just the right thing to do, and it's not only about granting people the religious freedom they deserve and have a right to, but it is also directly important for Israel's security."