Israel Closes Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron

The Ibrahimi Mosque in Al-Khalil, Hebron. (Photo: Palestine Chronicle)

Israeli forces yesterday closed the Ibrahimi Mosque in the occupied city of Hebron (Al-Khalil) to Muslim worshippers without prior notice.

Israel closes Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron

Gepostet von Andrea Kühne am Montag, 11. Juni 2018

Muslims are observing the fast during the holy month of Ramadan which is due to come to an end this weekend. Additional prayers are held in the mosque on a daily basis during this period.

Palestinian residents of Hebron’s Old City face a large Israeli military presence on a daily basis, with at least 20 checkpoints set up at the entrances of many streets, as well as the entrance of the Ibrahimi Mosque itself.

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They are also not permitted to drive on Al-Shuhada Street, have had their homes and shops on the street welded shut, and are not allowed to walk on some roads in the Old City.

Meanwhile, some 800 notoriously violent Israeli settlers in Hebron move freely on the street, drive cars, and carry machine guns.

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