IOF tightens measures at Al-Aqsa Mosque gates, bars worshippers

JERUSALEM — On Sunday, the Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) tightened its measures at Al-Aqsa Mosque's gates, preventing young men from performing the Isha (evening) and Taraweeh (night) prayers.اضافة اعلان

Hostile enemy israeli troops prevent Palestinian ppl entering Al Aqsa mosque to perform Taraweeh prayers on the 1st night of #Ramadan pic.twitter.com/GOrvdFhj2B

— Sarah Wilkinson (@swilkinsonbc) March 10, 2024

Al-Ghad reported that the IOF barred young men from entering the mosque for prayer while allowing women and those over 40 to enter.

Why are you shutting down and preventing the passage for Al Aqsa mosque now while wishing people a happy Ramadan? #Ramadan #Ramadan2024 https://t.co/nsGJeQKjAR pic.twitter.com/xsCeTeovle

— Suppressed Voice. (@SuppressedNws) March 10, 2024

Hebrew media outlets reported that the IOF deployed a large number of police forces around Al-Aqsa Mosque, fearing "violent disturbances" as the month of Ramadan begins.

Palestinians perform Taraweeh prayers in the streets of the old city of Jerusalem after being prevented from entering Al Aqsa mosque. pic.twitter.com/zTsSTsZduw

— Eye on Palestine (@EyeonPalestine) March 10, 2024

Al-Aqsa Mosque, located in occupied East Jerusalem, is considered the third holiest site in Islam. It is often a point of clashes between Israeli forces and Palestinians, making it a major flashpoint in the Israeli-Palestinian dispute. During Ramadan, tensions frequently escalate, leading to confrontations between police and worshippers.


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