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- On February 28, 2026, Israeli authorities closed Al-Aqsa Mosque citing security concerns amid the US-Israeli war on Iran.
- The closure prevents Muslim worshippers from accessing the site during periods, described as part of a broader strategy to diminish Palestinian presence.
- Muslim-majority countries condemned the actions as violations of international law and called for international oversight and protection of religious freedoms in Jerusalem.
