West Bank & Jerusalem
Al-Aqsa preacher warns Jewish holiday season poses grave threat to Jerusalem
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Sheikh Ikramah Sabri, preacher at Al-Aqsa Mosque, warned of heightened danger to Jerusalem and the mosque compound as a series of Jewish holidays approach, Shehab Wire reported. Sabri characterized the coming period as potentially the most perilous phase yet for the holy sites and the city.
The warning reflects longstanding Palestinian concerns about increased Israeli visits to the contested compound during Jewish festivals and the pattern of heightened tensions that typically accompany religious observances. Palestinian officials have previously raised alarms about access restrictions and clashes during major Jewish holidays, citing risks to the sacred Muslim sanctuary and the security of worshippers and residents in the Old City.
