Shafaqna Pakistan:- Thousands of Palestinians gathered for Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque and its courtyards despite heightened Israeli restrictions at the entrances to the holy site and Jerusalem’s Old City.
Israeli police increased security measures around the mosque, establishing checkpoints at its gates and the entrances to the Old City. Worshippers were subjected to searches and identity checks as they attempted to enter.
Israeli forces also barred several Palestinians from reaching the mosque, as restrictions on access to the holy site and freedom of worship continued.
Despite the restrictions, thousands of worshipers managed to reach the holy site and perform Friday prayers, reaffirming their commitment to praying and maintaining their presence at the Mosque despite Israeli measures restricting Palestinian access.
The tightened restrictions come amid continued incursions by Jewish settlers into the Aqsa Mosque under the protection of Israeli police and heightened measures restricting the presence of Palestinian worshipers in its courtyards, particularly on Fridays and religious occasions.
Sources: Palestinian Information Center , Shafaqna English
