Gaza Govt Slams Israeli Ban On Al-Aqsa Defender Salah

Gaza's Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs on Thursday condemned a four-month Israeli ban prohibiting Islamic Movement leader Raed Salah from entering the Palestinian West Bank.



"This is an unjust decision," Endowments Minister Ismail Radwan said in a statement.



Under the Israeli ban, Salah will be barred from entering the territory until September 14, the Islamic Movement – a Palestinian NGO headed by Salah – said on its website.



Israeli authorities say Salah's presence in the West Bank "poses a threat to Israeli security and foments anti-Israel sentiments," according to the movement.



Salah, a vocal critic of Israeli settlement building in the West Bank and Al-Quds (occupied East Jerusalem), is also known for his efforts in raising awareness about Israeli violations against the iconic Al-Aqsa Mosque.



By Alaa Rimawi



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