Israel Extends Ban on Sheikh Akrama Sabri Entering Al-Aqsa Mosque
Translated & summarized from Arab48 by baba
Israeli occupation authorities have extended the ban preventing Sheikh Akrama Sabri, head of the Supreme Islamic Authority and preacher of Al-Aqsa Mosque, from entering the holy site for another six months. The renewed ban, effective until April 19, is a continuation of previous restrictions imposed since August 2024. Sabri is also facing trial for alleged incitement. The decision comes as Israeli settlers are permitted to enter Al-Aqsa for religious practices, drawing Palestinian objections.
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- Israeli authorities extended the ban on Sheikh Akrama Sabri from entering Al-Aqsa Mosque for six months.
- The ban on the head of the Supreme Islamic Authority is effective until April 19.
- Sheikh Akrama Sabri has been banned from Al-Aqsa since August 2024.
- Sabri is currently on trial for alleged incitement.
- The decision comes amid settler incursions into Al-Aqsa.
- Dozens of Palestinians face similar entry bans to Al-Aqsa.
Israeli occupation authorities extended the ban on Sheikh Akrama Sabri, head of the Supreme Islamic Authority and preacher of Al-Aqsa Mosque, from entering the mosque for an additional six months. The decision, issued on Tuesday, continues a series of Israeli measures that have prevented Sabri from accessing the mosque since August 2024. An official document seen by Anadolu Agency shows the ban is effective until April 19, the upcoming year. This marks a renewal of a previous ban that was set to expire in October. Sabri's lawyer received the decision, according to a source close to the Sheikh. Israeli authorities have previously detained Sabri multiple times and issued travel bans, alongside the current entry restrictions. He is also facing trial on charges of "incitement." The Israeli authorities regularly issue similar six-month entry bans for dozens of Palestinians to Al-Aqsa, with some being extended. This comes amid ongoing Palestinian objections to Israeli police allowing Jewish settlers to enter and perform religious rituals within the mosque compound.