Tens of Thousands Pray at Al-Aqsa Mosque Amid Israeli Restrictions
Palestinian sources reported that tens of thousands of worshippers performed Friday prayers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque on Friday. This occurred despite what they described as strict Israeli occupation forces' restrictions on access to the mosque and a heavy security presence around the Old City and Jerusalem.
Sources stated that worshippers arrived from various areas starting in the morning. Israeli occupation forces reportedly intensified military measures at the entrances to the Old City and around the mosque. Palestinian sources also claimed that occupation police officers entered the mosque courtyards shortly before the prayers.
According to the report, Israeli occupation forces obstructed the arrival of some Palestinians by setting up military checkpoints and searching individuals, preventing a number of them from reaching Al-Aqsa to pray.