Israeli police and Shin Bet 'disagree on Al-Aqsa restrictions' over Ramadan

Israel's police has proposed deploying security forces in Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem throughout the duration of Ramadan, according to a report in Israel's Arabic language network Makan.

The move during the holy month would be aimed at dealing with the waving of Hamas flags and incitement, the report stated. 

However, the proposal was reportedly opposed by Israel's security service, the Shin Bet, which recommended unrestricted access for Palestinian worshippers. 

During discussions between various government agencies on the issue, security officials raised concerns that far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir would make decisions which could escalate tensions in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem.