09.04.2026 09:02
The Israeli army announced that it has lifted restrictions, except for the northern regions of Israel, following a temporary ceasefire reached between the US and Iran. Meanwhile, the Al-Aqsa Mosque was reopened for worship after 41 days.
After the ceasefire reached with Iran, the Israeli government lifted the restrictions imposed in the country. Additionally, the Al-Aqsa Mosque was opened for worship for Muslims after a 41-day hiatus.
The Israeli Home Front Command announced that the restrictions were lifted effective from 06:00 this morning, following an assessment of the situation.
FACE-TO-FACE EDUCATION HAS STARTED
Following the temporary ceasefire established between the US and Iran, which also includes Israel, it was announced that face-to-face education would be allowed except in the northern regions of Israel.
RESTRICTIONS WILL CONTINUE IN TOWNS NEAR THE LEBANON BORDER
In towns near the Lebanon border, in the occupied Golan Heights, and in the coastal area settlements of Haifa, educational activities are only allowed to be conducted in shelters.
It was reported that businesses could open provided they are close to shelters, and meetings of up to 200 people indoors and up to 50 people outdoors would be permitted.
In the rest of Israel, almost all restrictions were lifted, allowing for face-to-face education and the opening of businesses.
Israel had imposed restrictions across the country following attacks launched against the US and Iran. On March 5, due to concerns over the worsening economic situation, there was a relaxation of the restrictions imposed after the attacks on Iran.
AL-AQSA MOSQUE OPENED FOR WORSHIP AFTER 41 DAYS
It was reported that the Al-Aqsa Mosque, which was closed due to Israel's attacks on Iran in conjunction with the US, was opened for Muslim worship after a 41-day hiatus.
With the morning call to prayer, hundreds of Palestinian Muslims flocked to the Noble Sanctuary.
It was stated that many Palestinians, unable to hold back their tears, prostrated in gratitude in the courtyards of the Noble Sanctuary upon the opening of the doors of Al-Aqsa Mosque.
With the reopening of the doors of the Noble Sanctuary 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 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 Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem simultaneously with the attacks it launched against Iran in partnership with the US on February 28.
During the closure, only mosque officials and personnel from the Jerusalem Islamic Waqf Administration were allowed to pray at 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, one of the most important religious sites for the Christian world, located in Jerusalem.
The Israeli government had decided to extend the state of emergency until mid-April, but had not made a statement regarding whether the Noble Sanctuary would remain closed during this period.
CEASEFIRE INCLUDING ISRAEL BETWEEN THE US AND IRAN
After the attacks launched by the US 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 the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, that they received a 10-point proposal from Iran, and that this was a viable basis for negotiation.
The Iranian National Security Supreme Council, which stated that "Iran has achieved its objectives in the war," also reported that the final negotiations were aimed to be concluded in Islamabad within a maximum of 15 days.
Turkey, Pakistan, and Egypt made intense efforts for the continuation and conclusion of the message exchange between the US and Iran.
The Israeli administration, which announced its support for the temporary ceasefire, argued that the issue of Lebanon was not included in the agreement and continued its attacks on Lebanon.