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Palestinian Religious Ministry Limits Mosque Loudspeaker Use in the West Bank
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First reported by Srugim · Jun 21, 2026
What happened
The Palestinian Ministry of Awqaf ordered mosques in the West Bank to limit outdoor loudspeakers to the call to prayer. In mosques near Jewish communities, the call must be broadcast only through internal speakers. The ministry said the move is meant to protect mosque sanctity and standardize practice.
- 01Outdoor mosque loudspeakers in the West Bank are limited to the call to prayer.
- 02Quran recitation before the prayer call is banned on external speakers.
- 03Near Jewish communities, mosques must use only internal speakers for the adhan.
- 04The ministry said the directive protects mosque sanctity and unifies procedures.
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