Israel takes BIG decision on Al-Aqsa Mosque, imposes condition on Palestine muslims

Jerusalem: Israel has taken a significant decision for Ramadan. The Benjamin Netanyahu government has granted permission to 10,000 Palestinian Muslims to offer Friday prayers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque during Ramadan. Located in East Jerusalem, Muslims consider it their third holiest site. Jews also claim the complex, recognizing it as the Temple Mount. Ramadan began in the Middle East on Wednesday, and Israel's decision is considered significant ahead of Ramadan. However, Israel has imposed a condition on this permission.

What did Israel government say?

It states that only Muslim men over the age of 55 will be allowed to pray at the Al-Aqsa Mosque. Women are also permitted, but they must be over 50. The age limit for children is 12 years. According to a statement issued by the Israeli Ministry of Defense, 10,000 people will be allowed to attend Friday prayers at the Temple Mount. For this, they will have to obtain a daily permit in advance. No one will be allowed to come for prayers without a permit.

What is Israel's order?

The army stated that only men over 55 years of age will be allowed entry. The age limit for women is 50 years. Children up to 12 years of age can also come to pray at Al-Aqsa Mosque, but they will only be allowed to come with a first-degree relative. A first-degree relative refers to a parent, brother, or sister who shares at least 50% of a person's DNA. Israel has controlled Al-Aqsa Mosque and its surrounding area since 1967. Currently, Israel also administers it. Interestingly, the mosque is managed by the Waqf Board of Jordan.

What is the accusation against Israel?

Meanwhile, Palestine has alleged that Israel has disrupted preparations at the Al-Aqsa Mosque. Jordan's Waqf Board was erecting tents and opening a medical clinic outside the mosque. Israel attempted to stop this. Furthermore, Sheikh Muhammad al-Abbasi, the senior imam of the Al-Aqsa Mosque, said he was also prevented from entering the mosque. "I have been barred from entering the mosque for a week and have been told this order may be extended."