US urges Israel to permit West Bank worshippers access to Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem during Ramadan, countering calls by an Israeli minister to ban them.
US State Department spokesperson emphasizes importance of facilitating peaceful worshippers’ access to Temple Mount during Ramadan.
Ensuring religious freedom and preventing tensions in the West Bank are crucial for Israel’s security, says US.
Israel is reviewing measures to manage the flow of worshippers to Al-Aqsa Mosque during Ramadan, starting March 10 or 11.
Israeli military continues its Gaza campaign following Hamas attack, prompting calls by Hamas for mass mobilization at Al-Aqsa.
Israeli National Security Minister asserts Palestinians from the West Bank should not be allowed entry to Jerusalem for prayers during Ramadan.
US pushes for Gaza ceasefire before Ramadan begins.
Israeli military campaign in Gaza claims over 29,954 lives, mostly women and children, while Hamas attack in southern Israel results in 1,160 deaths, mainly civilians.
