West Bank & Jerusalem
70,000 Palestinians pray at Al-Aqsa despite Israeli restrictions
Image credit: Shehab Wire (EN)
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Approximately 70,000 worshippers performed Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque, Shehab Wire reported. Local sources said tens of thousands arrived at the mosque from early morning hours, filling the sacred compound for the weekly gathering.
Israeli occupation forces imposed strict measures in the area surrounding the mosque. The restrictions did not prevent the large turnout of Palestinians observing the Friday prayer service at one of Islam's holiest sites.
