ReportedCivilian alertsHebron, West Bank
Israel closes Hebron’s Ibrahimi Mosque to Palestinian worshippers
- Mountain Time
- Local time
- 7:16 PM UTC
- Where
- Hebron, West Bank
Israeli forces closed the Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron to Palestinian worshippers on Friday afternoon for a Jewish religious celebration, Al Jazeera reported. The closure is scheduled to last until 10 p.m. Saturday, while Israeli visitors are allowed access; troops also tightened Old City checkpoints and restricted movement.
Why it matters
The closure and movement restrictions affect access to a major contested holy site during a large settler gathering, creating an immediate local flashpoint in the West Bank.
Source
- Al Jazeeraaljazeera.comPublished
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