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Hamas Calls for Prayers Amid Rising Tensions at Al-Aqsa
8/28/2025
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- Hamas urged Muslims in the West Bank and East Jerusalem to pray at Al-Aqsa Mosque due to escalating tensions.
- Israeli forces disconnected electricity in the old city as settlers planned to enter Al-Buraq Mosque.
- National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir led settlers in prayer at the Temple Mount, supporting control over Gaza.
- Previous raids led to arrests and damage at the mosque, with Israel labeling the situation a "dangerous mob."
