"Around 3,000 worshippers entered Al-Aqsa for the morning prayer on Thursday, after Israel lifted restrictions. The mosque had been closed for 40 days due to security concerns."
"Israeli police attributed the opening of holy sites to updated instructions from the Israeli Home Front Command, noting intensive security reinforcements in the area."
"The restrictions subdued Lent, Passover, and Ramadan celebrations for many in some of the holiest sites for Christianity, Islam, and Judaism."
The Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem reopened to Palestinian worshippers after a 40-day closure imposed by Israel. Approximately 3,000 worshippers attended morning prayers following the lifting of restrictions. Access had been limited due to the outbreak of the US-Israeli war on Iran. The Islamic Waqf Department confirmed the reopening, while Israeli authorities announced the opening of other holy sites. Security measures were intensified to ensure the safety of visitors amid ongoing regional tensions, which had previously affected religious celebrations.
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