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75,000 Palestinians Defy Restrictions for Al-Aqsa Prayers

3/28/2025

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Around 75,000 Palestinian worshipers defied strict Israeli restrictions to gather at Al-Aqsa Mosque for the final Friday prayers of Ramadan. Despite facing barriers at checkpoints, particularly for younger men and women, their determination underscores the deep-rooted tensions over access to this sacred Islamic site, amplifying the ongoing struggle for religious freedom.

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Around 75,000 Palestinian worshipers defied strict Israeli restrictions to gather at Al-Aqsa Mosque for the final Friday prayers of Ramadan. Despite facing barriers at checkpoints, particularly for younger men and women, their determination underscores the deep-rooted tensions over access to this sacred Islamic site, amplifying the ongoing struggle for religious freedom.