US House passes Temple Mount amendment to advocate for Jewish prayer rights
"It is unconscionable that Jews do not enjoy the same access rights to visit and pray at their holiest site that other religions do," Rep. Tenney told the House ahead of the vote
Assessment
The US House has passed an amendment explicitly advocating for Jewish prayer rights at the Temple Mount, a site where current arrangements restrict non-Muslim worship. This legislative move could shift longstanding American diplomatic neutrality on the status quo. The next step is to see how the Senate handles the measure and what official Israeli or Palestinian reactions emerge.