WEST BANK – On Monday, Sheikh Hatem Al-Bakri, the
Palestinian Minister of Awqaf and Religious Affairs, stated that
Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) and extremist Israeli settlers have invaded Al-Aqsa
Mosque 22 times and prevented the call to prayer Ibrahimi Mosque in Al-Khalil
47 times during the past month.
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Bakri further explained that
Al-Aqsa Mosque faces near-daily
incursions by settlers, except on Saturdays and Fridays, Al-Ghad reported.
The IOF tightens the blockade and restricts Palestinian
access to Al-Aqsa, examining their identities and detaining them at the
external gates. Additionally, dozens of Palestinians are occasionally barred
from accessing the mosque.
Bakri emphasized that, while the
Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs is responsible for the Ibrahimi Mosque's maintenance,
reconstruction, and sovereignty, the IOF invaded its eastern gate last month,
installing jamming devices on external loudspeakers and playing loud music.
Iron barriers were also installed at the entryway connecting to the surrounding
wall, and the windows were altered.
Furthermore, Israelis destroyed the Nebi Akasha Mosque in
West Jerusalem and converted it into a Jewish synagogue. They believed that the
tomb inside the mosque belonged to Prophet Joseph's brother, Benjamin.
In Tulkarm, the IOF also attacked Masjid Al-Salam and caused
damage. They also attacked Masjid Mu'ath Bin Jabal in the
Tulkarm refugee camp,
causing damage to the entrances, front facade, and other portions of the
mosque.
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