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Israel deploys troops at Al-Aqsa Mosque during Ramadan, restricting access and sparking tensions despite claims of preserving the status quo.
Israeli police are deploying thousands of officers around the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound during Ramadan 2026, focusing on security during Friday prayers and managing large crowds.
While Israel says it is maintaining the status quo—allowing Muslim worship but restricting Jewish prayer—Palestinian officials report access restrictions, including limiting permits to older men and women and blocking the Islamic Waqf from installing shade structures and medical clinics.
Thirty-three Waqf employees were barred from entering the site.
The move follows heightened tensions, including settler incursions and the detention of a mosque imam, sparking concerns over erosion of the site’s religious character despite Israeli assurances.
Israel despliega tropas en la Mezquita de Al-Aqsa durante el Ramadán, restringiendo el acceso y provocando tensiones a pesar de las afirmaciones de preservar el status quo.