West Bank & Jerusalem
Palestinians urged to converge on Al-Aqsa during Jewish holidays
Image credit: Shehab Wire (EN)
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Palestinian leaders have renewed calls for sustained mobilization and increased visits to the Al-Aqsa Mosque ahead of upcoming Jewish holidays, aimed at countering settler initiatives during the religious observances, Shehab Wire reported. The calls stressed the necessity of broad public engagement as the holiday season draws near.
The emphasis on al-Ribat—the Islamic practice of maintaining continuous presence at contested religious sites—reflects a Palestinian strategy to assert control and prevent settler activity during periods when tensions typically escalate around Jewish festival dates. Palestinian activists have long employed this approach to reinforce claims to the mosque compound and surrounding areas.
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