Israel began refurbishment work at the "Little Western Wall" situated in the Muslim Quarter, Israel's public broadcaster KAN reported on Monday.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu decided to approve the renovations and maintenance work after months of internal government discussions.
The renovations were delayed due to political sensitivity.
The Little Western Wall is a lesser-known area of the Western Wall, located in the Muslim area of the Old City of Jerusalem.
The Temple Mount Administration, a far-right activist group led by Israeli rabbi Shimshon Elboim, responded that it congratulates the prime minister "for the vital and important care while part of the Temple Mount walls, the bedrock of our existence, is on the path to Israel's full return to the Temple Mount," KAN reported.
Ecuadorian President visits Western Wall
Earlier on Monday, Ecuadorian President Daniel Naboa made an official state visit to the Western Wall on Sunday evening, along with the Ecuadorian delegation, wearing a hostage pin on his lapel.
During his visit, Naboa's itinerary includes meeting with President Herzog, as well as meetings scheduled with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar, and Defense Minister Israel Katz.