70,000 Pray at Al-Aqsa Mosque Amid Israeli Restrictions
Translated & summarized from Panet by baba
Around 70,000 people attended Friday prayers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque, the Islamic Waqf Department reported. The turnout occurred despite Israeli restrictions, especially around Jerusalem's Old City. Palestinian sources stated that West Bank and Gaza residents have been barred from the site for three years.
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- 70,000 worshippers attended Friday prayers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque.
- The Islamic Waqf Department reported the turnout despite Israeli restrictions.
- Obstacles were particularly noted around the Old City of Jerusalem.
- Palestinian sources say West Bank and Gaza residents are barred.
- This marks the third consecutive year of access restrictions for some Palestinians.
Approximately 70,000 worshippers performed Friday prayers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque, according to the Islamic Waqf Department. The department reported that the large turnout occurred despite what it described as "Israeli occupation obstacles," particularly around the Old City of Jerusalem.
Palestinian sources indicated that Israel has prevented residents of the West Bank and Gaza from reaching the Al-Aqsa Mosque for the third consecutive year. This ongoing restriction impacts the ability of many Palestinians to access the holy site for worship.