Israeli security forces decided to restrict Arab citizens’ access to the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. The channel reported this El Mayadeen referring to Israeli officials.
It is known that only Arabs over the age of 50 are allowed to pray in the Masjid al-Aqsa in Israel.
As noted, a large group of Jewish settlers arrived at the mosque building under the tight security of Israeli security forces to celebrate the second day of Rosh Hashanah.
The police did not allow Muslims to enter the courtyard, claiming that a conflict might break out.
There is also a military and police presence in the Bab al-Amoud gate area of the Old City. Law enforcement officials are ready to prevent possible tensions among the Arab population who are dissatisfied with the measures of the authorities.
According to the peace agreement signed between Israel and Jordan on October 26, 1994, Al-Aqsa Mosque is under the auspices of the East Jerusalem Islamic Foundations Administration.
In East Jerusalem in January dead A conflict broke out between Israeli forces and Palestinians.
It was previously known that Russia. will build Consular section in Jerusalem.