Dozens of Jews and Christians ascended the Temple Mount to pray in honor of slain right-wing activist Charlie Kirk on Wednesday.
Former MK Rabbi Yehudah Glick and poet and social activist Mordchai Askin led the prayer, which was organized by right-wing organization Beyadenu.
“As we know, Charlie Kirk in his lifetime managed to connect so many hearts to faith, without fear and without hesitation. And now, in his death, he has connected even more people to the Creator, and even brought Jews and Christians from all over the world to the place that God chose for His name to dwell," Glick said.
"Today we merited to pray here together for peace in the world, for Erica and the dear children, and for all the widows and orphans everywhere. We will work so that in the coming years more and more believers from around the world will join us in turning this place into a house of prayer for all nations.”
Religious activists ascend Temple Mount in honor of Charlie Kirk
“Charlie Kirk was a living embodiment of the phrase ‘a little light pushes away much darkness.’ He tirelessly traveled to spread the light of truth and faith, even in the most hostile environment," Askin said.
"Inspired by him, we chose to come here, to the place that the enemies of humanity, the Hamas murderers, turned into the symbol of their deadly attack on October 7th. Against their darkness, we shine forth from here a great light of love, peace, and unity. In this place, meant to be ‘a house of prayer for all nations,’ we held a joint prayer of Jews and Christians who love Israel, the children of Isaac and Jacob, in Charlie’s memory, for victory in the war, and for the speedy return of all our hostages.”
“The Temple Mount is the beating heart of the Jewish people, but it is also meant to be a ‘House of Prayer for all nations.’ Here, in memory of Charlie Kirk and his legacy, we gathered to continue his courageous struggle," said Beyadenu's chief of Public Relations, Akiva Ariel.
"Just as Charlie fought tirelessly for freedom of speech, we will continue to fight for freedom of worship and equal rights for Jews on the Temple Mount. From the world’s holiest place, we call for unity, for peace, and for the strength of the people of Israel, together with our friends worldwide.”