OCCUPIED
JERUSALEM — The Israeli occupation authorities (IOA) have implemented a
strict and comprehensive siege, closing the roads leading to Al-Aqsa Mosque
since October 7, 2023, as reported by the Minister of Awqaf (Religious
Endowments) and Islamic Affairs, Mohammad Al-Khalayleh.
اضافة اعلان
During a Sunday meeting with the Palestine Committee in the Senate,
Khalayleh stated that there has been a decline in the number of worshippers at
Al-Aqsa Mosque, with figures reaching only 10 percent compared to the
pre-October 7, 2023, numbers, Al-Mamlaka TV reported.
He added that Friday prayers now draw a small number, approximately
5,000 worshippers, compared to the previous 50,000 attendees. The remaining
prayers, such as Fajr, see about 5,000 worshippers, and some prayers have an
attendance of no more than 120 worshippers due to the imposed siege.
Furthermore, he pointed out that the occupation forces are assaulting
the guards and workers at Al-Aqsa Mosque.
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