West Bank & Jerusalem
Tens of thousands pray at Al-Aqsa despite Israeli restrictions
Image credit: Shehab Wire (EN)
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Tens of thousands of Palestinians performed Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque despite restrictions imposed by Israeli forces on worshippers entering Jerusalem, Shehab Wire reported. The Islamic Waqf Department in Jerusalem confirmed that tens of thousands attended the prayers in the mosque's courtyards.
The turnout occurred amid tightened security measures at entry points to the city enforced by Israeli occupation forces.
