Middle East Eye
centerLIVE UPDATEAl-Aqsa Mosque closure heralds a dark new chapter for Palestinians
NEWS SUMMARY
Israeli authorities closed Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem during Ramadan, citing public safety amid ongoing conflict. This marks the first time since 1967 that Palestinians were prevented from performing Friday prayers at the mosque, raising fears of a shift in control over the holy site.
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CONFLICT OVERVIEW
Israel–Palestine
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is an ongoing military and political conflict in the Levant, with recent major escalations beginning in October 2023.
Active since May 1948
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