West Bank & Jerusalem
Jerusalem residents call for mobilization at Al-Aqsa mosque ahead of Jewish holidays
Image credit: Shehab Wire (EN)
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Jerusalem residents are issuing calls for mobilization and sustained presence at Al-Aqsa mosque as Jewish holidays draw near, Shehab Wire reported. The appeals underscore efforts to maintain a Palestinian presence at the Islamic holy site during the upcoming religious period.
The calls reflect ongoing concerns over access to and control of Al-Aqsa, which stands atop the Temple Mount in occupied East Jerusalem. The site holds significance for both Muslim and Jewish communities, with tensions historically rising during periods when both groups observe major religious observances. Palestinian activists have previously organized similar efforts to ensure Palestinian worshippers can gather freely at the mosque during sensitive dates on the religious calendar.
