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Worshippers Pray Outside Al-Aqsa Amid Closure on Al-Quds Day

Restrictions limited access to the mosque for tens of thousands of Palestinians during Ramadan's final nights amid security concerns tied to the US-Israeli offensive against Iran.

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Muslim worshippers prayed outside Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa compound as Israeli authorities kept holy sites closed.

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Jordanian Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, Mohammed Al-Khalayleh, condemned the Israeli occupation authorities' closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque, considering the move a crime against the mosque and Muslims, especially during the month of Ramadan, and stressing that this measure represents an unprecedented precedent since the beginning of the occupation...

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Fact Sheet: The closure of the Al-Aqsa Mosque for the first time in 59 years during Ramadan reflects political and religious tensions in Jerusalem. The ban on worshippers stems from the war with Iran and has sparked protests. Tap for full context. Context: Aouni Bazbaz, director of the Islamic Waqf, explained that the ban is not just an immediate problem but could have future repercussions. MK Ayman Odeh criticized the closure, suggesting that t…

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The New Arab broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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