A new bill introduced to the Israeli Knesset parliament Sunday suggested dividing prayer times at the Temple Mount holy site in Jerusalem.

The bill was introduced by Knesset member Arye Eldad, from the right-wing National Union party, reported The Jerusalem Post.

According to the legal proposal, the bill seeks to implement " freedom of worship for all three religions at Temple Mount."

"The Temple Mount is the holiest place for the Jewish people, as the place where the first and second temples once stood, it is also holy for the Muslims as Al-Aqsa Mosque and holds a special status for Christians as well," Eldad said.

The hilltop compound, known to Muslims as al-Haram al-Sharif, or Noble Sanctuary, is also the third holiest place for Muslims after Mecca and Medina. It has been a tinderbox for Israeli- Palestinian violence for decades.

The bill proposal comes amid a report released two weeks ago by the U.S. State Department titled "International Religious Freedom Report," which criticizes Israel for not allowing non-Muslims to pray in the site, due to security concerns.

The bill, to be officially submitted once the Knesset regroups after its summer recess, states that the site should be open to Jews and Muslims at different times.

According to the proposal, Jewish worshippers would be allowed to access the site every day except for Friday (Muslim holy day) and other Muslim holidays.

The site will be open to Muslims every day as well, except for Saturday, the Jewish holy day and Jewish holidays.

During concurring days, the schedule will assign different time span to Jewish and Muslim worshippers.

In case Jewish and Muslim holidays collide, a special Religious committee would establish a special schedule, dividing the time between prayers.