Tzfat Chief Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu has addressed the recent decrease in the number of Arabs visiting the Temple Mount, stating that the figure has dropped by half. Rabbi Eliyahu shared insights from a conversation with a senior Arab official, who attributed the decline to Jews bowing in prayer on the site. According to the official, this act of humility instills fear, leading fewer Arabs to ascend the Temple Mount.

The Temple Mount Yeshiva released a statement praising Minister Ben-Gvir for restoring order and reverence to the location. They highlighted a transformation in the atmosphere, noting that the site now hosts prayers, Torah lessons, and celebrations instead of hostile chants. The statement emphasized the growing presence of rabbis and the significance of bowing, describing it as a spiritual revival for the People of Israel.