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Thousands pray at Al Aqsa Mosque amid tight Israeli restrictions
February 06, 2026 | 08:33 PM
Thousands of Palestinians performed Friday prayers at Al Aqsa Mosque in occupied Jerusalem, amid heightened Israeli military measures restricting access.
Local sources reported that Israeli forces blocked worshippers from reaching the mosque and arrested freed Palestinian prisoner Imad Al Abbasi near Bab Al Silsila, one of the mosque's gates.
Israeli authorities continue to impose strict entry restrictions, preventing thousands from the West Bank from reaching Jerusalem without special permits, especially on Fridays.
Since October 2023, during the ongoing Israeli attacks on Gaza and the West Bank, access to Al Aqsa and the Old City has been heavily restricted.
February 06, 2026 | 08:33 PM