Police in Israel detain mosque leader from Al-Aqsa, enforcing a weeklong ban on the sacred site
In a recent development, the Jerusalem Islamic Waqf, the governing body responsible for the Al-Aqsa Mosque, has renewed a one-week ban on Sheikh Mohammad Sarandah from the holy site. The ban comes amidst the ongoing Israeli military offensive in Gaza, which began on Oct. 7, 2023.
Sheikh Sarandah, the Khateeb of the Al-Aqsa Mosque, was arrested by Israeli police after the weekly Friday prayers, allegedly for inciting violence during his sermons. However, no official reason for the arrest or the ban has been provided by either Israeli authorities or the Jerusalem Islamic Waqf.
The arrest and subsequent ban are not related to the ongoing Israeli military offensive in Gaza, as confirmed by Israeli authorities. The offensive has resulted in the displacement of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians and the tragic death of more than 65,100 individuals, most of whom are women and children. The conflict has also led to a famine that has claimed at least 440 lives, including 147 children.
It is worth noting that Israeli authorities have been restricting mosque preachers from speaking about the ongoing Israeli military offensive in Gaza. This restriction seems to have extended to Sheikh Sarandah, as his arrest occurred during congregations at the Al-Aqsa Mosque.
Following his arrest, Sheikh Mohammad Sarandah was released by Israeli police, but he remains banned from the Al-Aqsa Mosque for a week. The Jerusalem Islamic Waqf has not provided any new information regarding the ban or the reasons behind it.
This event is not connected to any earthquake, tsunami warning, regional risks, military agreements, or stock market news mentioned in the initial paragraph. The situation in Gaza and the ban on Sheikh Mohammad Sarandah continue to be a topic of concern and discussion among the international community.
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