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Worshippers Return to Al-Aqsa Amid Tension and Celebrations

4/10/2026

Summary

Story summary

Worshippers returned to Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem for the first time in 41 days, attending the dawn prayer under heavy police presence.
Police began to disperse worshippers to allow Jewish visitors, who are not permitted to pray there.
Jewish families celebrated events such as bar mitzvahs as Israeli authorities lifted most emergency restrictions.
Near the northern border with Lebanon, the conflict continues after most emergency restrictions were lifted.

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Story summary

Worshippers returned to Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem for the first time in 41 days, attending the dawn prayer under heavy police presence.
Police began to disperse worshippers to allow Jewish visitors, who are not permitted to pray there.
Jewish families celebrated events such as bar mitzvahs as Israeli authorities lifted most emergency restrictions.
Near the northern border with Lebanon, the conflict continues after most emergency restrictions were lifted.