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

Authorities say the Al-Aqsa Mosque will be closed to worshippers and visitors of all faiths on Friday amid the spread of the Iran conflict.

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Israel’s Civil Administration has cancelled Friday prayers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem, the latest in a series of Israeli restrictions imposed at Islam’s third-holiest site since the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

Civil Administration Chief Brigadier General Hisham Ibrahim said on Thursday via the Israeli army’s Al Munasiq platform that the decision was taken in light of Iran launching retaliatory strikes at “Israel and the entire region”.

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

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