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Israel Tightens Access to Al-Aqsa Mosque During Ramadan, Sparking Tensions

Israeli authorities have imposed age and permit restrictions on Palestinian worshippers attempting to visit the Al-Aqsa Mosque during the holy month of Ramadan, leading to heightened tensions and international calls for intervention.

Overview

  • Israeli authorities block thousands of Palestinians from the occupied West Bank from visiting the Al-Aqsa Mosque in East Jerusalem, citing security concerns.
  • Only men over 55 and women over 50 with valid permits are allowed entry, leaving the majority of Palestinians unable to access the third holiest site in Islam.
  • Hamas calls for an escalation in response to the restrictions and the ongoing war in Gaza, urging Palestinians to protect the mosque.
  • The Palestinian Foreign Ministry accuses Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of deceiving the world about the restrictions, calling them 'racist' policies.
  • International community and the United States are urged to intervene to ensure the right to worship is upheld, amid fears of unrest during Ramadan.