04.03.2026 15:23
Israel is keeping the Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron closed during Ramadan due to attacks on Iran. The Jerusalem Governorate announced that worshippers are not allowed to enter the mosque for security reasons.
Israel continues to keep the Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem and the Ibrahimi Mosque in the city of Hebron in occupied West Bank closed for 5 days despite it being the month of Ramadan, following its attacks on Iran. Due to the state of emergency declared because of the war waged by Israel and the US against Iran, the most important sacred sites of Muslims in Palestinian territories are being targeted.
A HEAVY MILITARY FORCE IS DEPLOYED AT THE ENTRANCES
In a statement from the Jerusalem Governorate, it was stated that "Israeli occupation forces continue to close the Al-Aqsa Mosque under the pretext of a state of emergency and prevent worshippers from being in its courtyard; meanwhile, a heavy military force is deployed around Al-Aqsa and at the entrance gates of the Old City."
The statement noted that Israeli forces "closed the Al-Aqsa Mosque on Saturday morning, forced worshippers to leave, and prevented the evening and Taraweeh prayers under the pretext of security situation." It was also reported by the Directorate of Religious Endowments that Israeli officials have continued to keep the Ibrahimi Mosque in the city of Hebron closed for the fifth consecutive day.