Israeli closure of Al-Aqsa ‘selective’, ‘discriminatory’

As of April 8, 2026, Al-Aqsa Mosque has been closed to Muslim worshippers for over a month. During this period, Israeli ministers and settlers have been entering the compound under police protection. Human rights groups are raising concerns about these restrictions, characterizing them as selective. These groups suggest the closures are part of a larger initiative to alter control over the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound. The restrictions apply specifically to Muslim worshippers while other groups are allowed access.