Israel prevents Palestinians aged under 50 from West Bank to enter Al-Aqsa Mosque
RAMALLAH, Palestine (AA) – The Israeli authorities on Friday enforced new restrictions on Palestinians reaching the Al-Aqsa Mosque from the West Bank.
Eyewitnesses told Anadolu Agency that Israeli forces thoroughly checked Palestinians at the crossings leading to occupied Jerusalem and prevented many of them from entering the holy city.
Palestinian girl Alaa’ said she and a group of women tried to enter Jerusalem through the Qalandia checkpoint but were prevented by Israeli forces.
Marwan Owda, a Palestinian from Huwara, south of Nablus in the northern West Bank, said he attempted to cross the Qalandia checkpoint three times but was denied each time by Israeli forces claiming security concerns.
On Tuesday, Israeli officials announced fresh restrictions on Palestinians seeking to enter Jerusalem and the Al-Aqsa Mosque from the West Bank.
The new rules allow men and women over the age of 50 to enter Jerusalem without a permit, but Palestinians under the age of 50 must obtain an Israeli permit.
These measures do not apply to Palestinians from Gaza who want to visit Al-Aqsa Mosque since they already need special permits to leave Gaza.
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