Jerusalem:Israeli forces today prevented Muslim mourners from entering Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied Jerusalem to perform a funeral prayer. This incident occurred amid increased restrictions at the mosque's gates during the Jewish holiday of Sukkot.
According to Palestine News and Information Agency, the Jerusalem Governorate reported that Israeli forces permitted only four individuals to enter the mosque to conduct the funeral prayer before instructing them to leave.
These actions have taken place in the context of heightened security measures during the religious holiday, affecting access to one of the most significant religious sites in the city.