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.

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.