Israel to maintain Al-Aqsa mosque worshipper quota for Ramadan's first week

In the first week of Ramadan, Israel will permit a similar number of worshippers to enter the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem as in past years, according to a statement from the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday.

The agreement to maintain the number of worshippers allowed into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound during the first week of Ramadan was reached with senior Israeli security officials in a meeting focused on preparations for the upcoming Muslim fasting month, though a specific number was not disclosed.

"During the first week of Ramadan a similar number of worshippers will be allowed on the Temple Mount as in previous years," the statement said.

"Every week a security assessment will be conducted and a decision will be made accordingly."