Despite Israeli restrictions, thousands of Palestinians from the occupied West Bank attended Friday prayers at Al Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem during Ramadan’s first week. Approximately 80,000 worshippers gathered, with Sheikh Ekrima Sabri, the mosque’s Imam, commending their determination despite obstacles. Sabri emphasized the mosque’s significance to Muslims and criticized Arab and Islamic nations’ silence on Israeli actions. Israeli authorities deployed 3,000 police officers in Jerusalem, and eyewitnesses reported restrictions at checkpoints, limiting access to Al Aqsa. Large police forces were present around the Old City and the mosque.
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