Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office has announced that the country will impose some restrictions on access to the Al-Aqsa Mosque during the upcoming month of Ramadan.
The holy Al-Aqsa Mosque is located in the Old City of Israeli-occupied East Jerusalem. The holy Al-Aqsa Mosque is located in the Old City of Israeli-occupied East Jerusalem. Al-Aqsa Mosque is considered the third holiest site for Muslims around the world.
The area is also considered a holy place for Jews. Jews consider the Al-Aqsa area as the ‘Temple Mount’. Israel’s restrictions on access to the holy site, particularly during Ramadan, have long been a major source of conflict.
Holy Ramadan may start on March 10. Asked about possible restrictions on entry to the holy site during the upcoming Ramadan, Netanyahu’s office said the Israeli prime minister had made a balanced decision for the sake of the prescribed security required by a professional. However, the Israeli Prime Minister’s office did not give any details about this.
Hamas, the Gaza-based Palestinian militant group, has condemned the proposed Israeli restrictions. They called on the Palestinians to unite against it.
