Jerusalem (UNA/WAFA) – For the second day in a row, the Israeli occupation forces continued to close the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque.
The Jerusalem Governorate confirmed in a statement that, through this measure, the occupation is attempting to impose its control over Al-Aqsa Mosque and obliterate its Islamic identity by preventing worshippers from entering and performing prayers there.
It is noteworthy that the occupation forces stormed the old prayer hall in Al-Aqsa Mosque yesterday evening, and ransacked its contents after destroying the safes and searching the area. They also arrested four Al-Aqsa Mosque guards: Muhammad Arabash, Ramzi Al-Za'anin, Basem Abu Jumaa, and Iyad Odeh.
Israeli occupation forces re-closed Al-Aqsa Mosque yesterday, after opening its doors for two days following a nearly week-long closure under the pretext of an "emergency" due to the military escalation with Iran. This comes amid warnings of the danger this approach poses to the historical and legal status quo at the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque.
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