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Israel Restricts Al-Aqsa Access Amid Ramadan Tensions

3/1/2025

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Israel Enforces Restrictions

As Ramadan approaches, Israel is set to impose "safety restrictions" at Al-Aqsa Mosque, allowing only men over 55 and women over 50 access. This decision comes amid a delicate ceasefire in Gaza, with tensions escalating as Israeli forces tightly control entry points, raising fears of potential clashes during this sacred time.

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Israel Intensifies Security

In a tense lead-up to Ramadan, Israeli police have mobilized thousands of officers in Jerusalem, restricting access to the Temple Mount for specific age groups. Meanwhile, military operations in the West Bank are intensifying, displacing thousands and heightening unrest, with over 65 Palestinian lives lost since the start of the year.

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Israel Enforces Restrictions

As Ramadan approaches, Israel is set to impose "safety restrictions" at Al-Aqsa Mosque, allowing only men over 55 and women over 50 access. This decision comes amid a delicate ceasefire in Gaza, with tensions escalating as Israeli forces tightly control entry points, raising fears of potential clashes during this sacred time.

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