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flag Over 100,000 Palestinians defied Israeli limits to pray at Al-Aqsa Mosque during Ramadan, sparking clashes and mass detentions.

flag On 27 February 2026, about 100,000 Palestinians prayed at Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem during the second Friday of Ramadan, defying Israeli restrictions that limited access to 10,000 worshippers based on age and permit requirements. flag Israeli forces enforced strict controls at checkpoints like Qalandiya, turning back thousands, including many with valid permits, while detaining religious figures, journalists, and young men. flag Over 280 Jerusalem residents were banned from entering, and access to meals, medical care, and coverage was blocked. flag The Islamic Waqf and Palestinian officials condemned the measures as part of broader efforts to restrict Palestinian presence and undermine religious freedom in occupied East Jerusalem.

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