09.04.2026 06:20
The Al-Aqsa Mosque, which was closed by Israel, was reopened for worship after a 41-day period. Hundreds of Palestinians gathered for the morning prayer, and emotional moments were experienced at the Noble Sanctuary.
It has been reported that the Al-Aqsa Mosque, which Israel closed due to attacks on Iran in collaboration with the USA, has been reopened for worship by Muslims after 41 days. According to the AA reporter in the region, the Al-Aqsa Mosque located in the Old City of occupied East Jerusalem has been opened for worship.
HUNDREDS OF PALESTINIANS FLOODED IN
It was stated that hundreds of Palestinian Muslims flocked to the Al-Haram al-Sharif, which opened its doors with the morning call to prayer. Many Palestinians, unable to hold back their tears upon the opening of the Al-Aqsa Mosque's doors, were reported to have prostrated in gratitude in the courtyards of the Al-Haram al-Sharif.
With the reopening of the Al-Haram al-Sharif's doors for worship after 41 days, hundreds of Muslims lined up for the morning prayer. Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir had conducted a raid on the Al-Aqsa Mosque while it was closed on April 6.
AL-AQSA MOSQUE AND CHURCH OF THE HOLY SEPULCHRE WERE CLOSED
Israel completely closed the entrances to the Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem simultaneously with the attacks it launched against Iran in partnership with the USA on February 28. During the closure, only mosque officials and personnel from the Jerusalem Islamic Waqf Administration were allowed to pray at the Al-Aqsa Mosque, while other Palestinians performed their prayers in small mosques in the city.
Israeli authorities also closed the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, one of the most important religious sites for the Christian world.
The Israeli government had decided to extend the state of emergency until mid-April, but had not made a statement regarding whether the Al-Haram al-Sharif would remain closed during this period.
TEMPORARY CEASEFIRE INCLUDING ISRAEL BETWEEN USA AND IRAN
After the attacks launched by the USA and Israel against Iran on February 28, which turned into a war with Iran's retaliations and attacks on some regional countries, US President Donald Trump announced on April 8 around 01:30 that he accepted the ceasefire.
Trump stated that they accepted a two-week ceasefire on the condition of opening the Strait of Hormuz, that they received a 10-point proposal from Iran, and that this was a viable basis for negotiation.
ATTACKS ON LEBANON CONTINUE DESPITE CEASEFIRE
The Iranian National Security Supreme Council, which stated that "Iran has achieved its objectives in the war," also reported that the final negotiations are aimed to be concluded in Islamabad within a maximum of 15 days.
Turkey, Pakistan, and Egypt have made intense efforts for the exchange of messages between the USA and Iran to continue and reach a conclusion. The Israeli administration, which announced its support for the temporary ceasefire, continues its attacks on Lebanon, arguing that the issue of Lebanon is not included in the agreement.