Al-Quds, MINA – Around 35,000 Muslim worshippers performed Isha and Tarawih prayers at Aqsa Mosque on Thursday evening, despite strict restrictions imposed by Israeli authorities on access to the Old City of Occupied Jerusalem.
The Islamic Waqf Department in Jerusalem stated that approximately 35,000 worshippers prayed within the courtyards of the Mosque in a spiritual atmosphere, while Israeli forces were heavily deployed at the entrances of the Old City and surrounding the holy site.
Israeli forces reportedly intensified security measures by conducting strict identity checks, particularly targeting young men, and denying entry to some worshippers as part of ongoing access limitations.
Despite these measures, Aqsa Mosque continues to attract thousands of worshippers throughout the holy month of Ramadan. Palestinians from the West Bank, however, face tight restrictions, including age limits imposed at certain times to reduce the number of visitors.
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In recent weeks, Israeli authorities have escalated policies involving mass bans and arrests, alongside heightened access controls and efforts aimed at limiting Ramadan-related gatherings at the Mosque.[]
Mi’raj News Agency (MINA)
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