100,000 Palestinians attend Al Aqsa prayers despite Israeli limits
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- •Israeli authorities imposed tighter access restrictions to the Al Aqsa Mosque on the second Friday of Ramadan, February 27, 2026.
- •Approximately 100,000 Palestinians attended Friday prayers at Al Aqsa Mosque despite these restrictions.
- •The event took place in East Jerusalem, a focal point of Israeli-Palestinian tensions.
- •This was the second consecutive Friday during Ramadan with heightened Israeli security measures at Al Aqsa.
- •Israeli officials cited security concerns as the reason for the tightened access.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Israeli authorities further tighten access to Al Aqsa Mosque Palestinian worshippers may increase protests or attempts to defy restrictions, raising the risk of clashes in Jerusalem.
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METRT WorldAt least 100,000 Palestinians defy Israeli restrictions at Al Aqsa Friday prayersMEAl Jazeera - All100,000 pray at Al-Aqsa amid Israeli restrictions on 2nd Friday of RamadanMEMiddle East MonitorDespite tight Israeli restrictions, about 100,000 Palestinians pray at Al-Aqsa for 2nd Friday of RamadanMEMiddle East Monitor