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- Israeli authorities closed Al-Aqsa Mosque for three days during Ramadan amid a state of emergency tied to hostilities with Iran, preventing Palestinian Muslims from praying.
- Sheikh Ikrama Sabri condemned the decision, saying it aims to impose control over the mosque and restrict worship.
- The closures raise concerns about a shift in the mosque’s status quo, with access to the Old City restricted and affecting local businesses and residents.
