Al-Aqsa Mosque Restrictions Extended Amid Israel-Iran War

Israeli authorities have prolonged access limits to the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in East Jerusalem for over a week, citing ballistic missile risks from Iran during the ongoing Israel-U.S. war that began with joint airstrikes on February 28, 2026. These measures, part of a broader lockdown on Jerusalem's Old City holy sites including the Western Wall and Church of the Holy Sepulchre, coincide with Ramadan and follow Iranian strikes near the area. The Organization of Islamic Cooperation condemned the closures as a violation of worship rights, drawing online criticism for lacking action, while an Israeli advocate noted all sites face equal restrictions.
The OIC condemns and warns against the continued closure of the Al-Aqsa Mosque by the Israeli occupation. AlAqsa
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