Israeli authorities continue closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque for 36th consecutive day
Israeli occupation authorities continue the closure of the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound to Muslim worshippers for the 36th consecutive day, citing security pretexts.
According to local sources, the closure is being used to tighten control over the compound, as calls grow among Palestinians in Jerusalem to gather at the nearest checkpoints in an effort to break the imposed restrictions and push for its reopening.
For the ninth time since 1967, Israeli authorities also prevented Friday prayers at the site. The Mosque’s courtyards, prayer halls, and surrounding arcades remained largely empty, with only a limited number of staff from the Islamic Waqf allowed inside. Friday marked the fifth consecutive week of such closures.
In the streets of Jerusalem, Palestinians from Jerusalem and the Palestinian territories occupied in 1948 spread out their prayer mats in the roads, streets, and alleyways, performing their prayers at the nearest point they could reach, despite the restrictions and harassment.
Israeli forces deployed throughout the streets of Jerusalem, particularly in areas near the Old City walls and gates. They prevented prayers from being held opposite the walls and chased worshippers, pushing and shoving them.
Meanwhile, hundreds managed to perform prayers on Salah al-Din Street, and others inside the Nablus Street bus station. In one incident, special police units reportedly raided a prayer gathering on Nablus Road and detained the imam following the prayer.
The so-called 'Temple Mount groups' are exploiting the Jewish Passover holiday, which began on April 2nd and continues until the 9th, to incite the storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque and call for the 'sacrifice of animals' within its grounds.
Official and religious authorities warn of the dangers of the continued closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque, considering it a blatant violation of freedom of worship and a dangerous escalation that necessitates urgent international intervention to halt these measures.
WAFA
Israeli occupation authorities continue the closure of the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound to Muslim worshippers for the 36th consecutive day, citing security pretexts.
According to local sources, the closure is being used to tighten control over the compound, as calls grow among Palestinians in Jerusalem to gather at the nearest checkpoints in an effort to break the imposed restrictions and push for its reopening.
For the ninth time since 1967, Israeli authorities also prevented Friday prayers at the site. The Mosque’s courtyards, prayer halls, and surrounding arcades remained largely empty, with only a limited number of staff from the Islamic Waqf allowed inside. Friday marked the fifth consecutive week of such closures.
In the streets of Jerusalem, Palestinians from Jerusalem and the Palestinian territories occupied in 1948 spread out their prayer mats in the roads, streets, and alleyways, performing their prayers at the nearest point they could reach, despite the restrictions and harassment.
Israeli forces deployed throughout the streets of Jerusalem, particularly in areas near the Old City walls and gates. They prevented prayers from being held opposite the walls and chased worshippers, pushing and shoving them.
Meanwhile, hundreds managed to perform prayers on Salah al-Din Street, and others inside the Nablus Street bus station. In one incident, special police units reportedly raided a prayer gathering on Nablus Road and detained the imam following the prayer.
The so-called 'Temple Mount groups' are exploiting the Jewish Passover holiday, which began on April 2nd and continues until the 9th, to incite the storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque and call for the 'sacrifice of animals' within its grounds.
Official and religious authorities warn of the dangers of the continued closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque, considering it a blatant violation of freedom of worship and a dangerous escalation that necessitates urgent international intervention to halt these measures.
WAFA
Israeli occupation authorities continue the closure of the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound to Muslim worshippers for the 36th consecutive day, citing security pretexts.
According to local sources, the closure is being used to tighten control over the compound, as calls grow among Palestinians in Jerusalem to gather at the nearest checkpoints in an effort to break the imposed restrictions and push for its reopening.
For the ninth time since 1967, Israeli authorities also prevented Friday prayers at the site. The Mosque’s courtyards, prayer halls, and surrounding arcades remained largely empty, with only a limited number of staff from the Islamic Waqf allowed inside. Friday marked the fifth consecutive week of such closures.
In the streets of Jerusalem, Palestinians from Jerusalem and the Palestinian territories occupied in 1948 spread out their prayer mats in the roads, streets, and alleyways, performing their prayers at the nearest point they could reach, despite the restrictions and harassment.
Israeli forces deployed throughout the streets of Jerusalem, particularly in areas near the Old City walls and gates. They prevented prayers from being held opposite the walls and chased worshippers, pushing and shoving them.
Meanwhile, hundreds managed to perform prayers on Salah al-Din Street, and others inside the Nablus Street bus station. In one incident, special police units reportedly raided a prayer gathering on Nablus Road and detained the imam following the prayer.
The so-called 'Temple Mount groups' are exploiting the Jewish Passover holiday, which began on April 2nd and continues until the 9th, to incite the storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque and call for the 'sacrifice of animals' within its grounds.
Official and religious authorities warn of the dangers of the continued closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque, considering it a blatant violation of freedom of worship and a dangerous escalation that necessitates urgent international intervention to halt these measures.
WAFA
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Israeli authorities continue closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque for 36th consecutive day
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