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Israel’s far-right National Security Minister stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque amid its prolonged closure to Palestinian worshipers, provoking widespread condemnation and highlighting Israeli moves to tighten control and impose division over the site.
Israeli occupation authorities granted convicted sex offender Rabbi Eliezer Berland access to Al-Buraq Wall at Al-Aqsa Mosque, while expanding settler incursions as the site remains closed to Palestinian worshipers for over a month. Restrictions persist amid public outrage over Berland’s presence and settler attempts during Passover.
Israel has closed Al-Aqsa Mosque for 38 consecutive days since the start of the Israeli-US assault on Iran, preventing Muslim worshipers’ access while permitting settler incursions, tightening security, restricting Palestinian entry during Ramadan, and prompting widespread condemnation.
The spokesperson of Al-Quds Brigades called for widespread protests across Palestine and globally to defend Al-Aqsa Mosque and Palestinian detainees, warning of Israeli escalation affecting multiple countries. He urged Palestinians to march to Al-Aqsa and criticized international double standards and Israeli policies on detainees.
Israeli forces prevented thousands of Christians from participating in Easter and Holy Fire celebrations at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in occupied Jerusalem by imposing strict restrictions and limiting access to prayers. These steps are part of wider closures also targeting Al-Aqsa Mosque.
Israeli authorities blocked Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa and Father Francesco Ielpo from reaching the Church of the Holy Sepulchre for Palm Sunday Mass, described by church officials as unprecedented. Following European criticism, limited groups were allowed to pray, while Palestinians rejected Israel’s security claims.
