Israel cancels Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque amid Iran conflict

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete March 5, 2026 at 10:02 PM

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Amid escalating conflict with Iran, Israeli authorities have cancelled Friday prayers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem. The decision, announced by Civil Administration Chief Brigadier General Hisham Ibrahim, closes all holy sites in Jerusalem's Old City, including the Western Wall and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, to worshippers and visitors of all faiths. This restriction follows earlier limitations imposed during Ramadan. The closure is a result of retaliatory Iranian missile strikes which have killed 10 people in Israel, while at least 1,230 people have been killed in Israeli and US attacks. Sheikh Ikrima Sabri, a senior imam at Al-Aqsa, criticized the closure as unjustified exploitation by Israeli authorities.

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Al Jazeera 30% West Bank ×240% Oman 40% Hisham Ibrahim 50% Sheikh Ikrima Sabri 50% Civil Administration 60% United States ×270% East Jerusalem 75% Iran ×585% Al-Aqsa Mosque ×590% Israel ×1095%

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al-aqsa mosque 100% israel 90% iran conflict 80% friday prayers 70% israeli restrictions 60% retaliatory strikes 50% old city of jerusalem 50% muslim holy month ramadan 40%