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Israel has informed the Islamic Waqf of plans to keep Al-Aqsa Mosque closed through Eid al-Fitr, raising concerns about further restrictions after it has been shut since the start of the Israeli-US assault on Iran.
Israeli authorities kept Al-Aqsa Mosque closed for the 16th consecutive day, turning Jerusalem’s Old City into a militarized zone on Laylat al-Qadr. Hundreds of Palestinians prayed in nearby streets after access to the mosque was blocked amid heavy military presence.
Nine Palestinian police officers were killed in an Israeli strike targeting their vehicle in central Gaza while carrying out security duties during Ramadan, marking one of the deadliest attacks since the Israeli-US assault on Iran began.
Felicia Eriksson, Sweden’s representative for Eurovision 2026, opposes Israel’s participation citing the ongoing genocide in Gaza. Following her remarks, five countries withdrew from the contest. The EBU reminded participants that political statements are prohibited, amid rising tensions over Israel’s participation.
Iceland and the Netherlands filed declarations to intervene in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the ICJ, raising the number of participating countries to 18 amid ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Israel ordered the displacement of hundreds of thousands in southern Lebanon and Beirut’s southern suburbs amid threats to make the area resemble Gaza, following military escalation that caused hundreds of casualties in Lebanon.
