Israeli forces first detained Sheikh Mohammad Hussein, the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem and Palestine and preacher of Al-Aqsa Mosque, after he concluded Friday sermon and prayers, WAFA reported.

The incident is the latest in a pattern of Israeli measures in the occupied territory since the Gaza genocide began.

Israeli authorities on Friday barred Jerusalem Grand Mufti Sheikh Mohammed Hussein from entering the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound for one week after detaining him following Friday…