Jerusalem: Religious Practice
Commons · Question 18985 · Tabled 15 Jul 2026 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record
Answered 7 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Bob Blackman
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what her policy is on restrictions on organised Jewish prayer at Haram al-Sharif/Temple Mount.
Answer
Answered by Stephen Doughty, 7 Sep 2026
The UK recognises that Jerusalem, including the Haram Al-Sharif / Temple Mount, holds particular significance for many around the globe, especially the three Abrahamic faiths of Christianity, Islam and Judaism. We value Jordan's important role as custodia...