September 16, 2026 | 07:43 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Israeli forces closed the Ibrahimi Mosque to the general public until Thursday evening, September 17, citing the need to secure Jewish holiday celebrations by settlers.
Zionist troops also disrupted the teaching and learning process at Al-Faiha'a Girls' Elementary School and stopped all activities at Al-Ibrahimi Boys' Elementary School.
Amjad Karajah, Director of the Hebron Waqf, condemned the closure of the Ibrahimi Mosque—carried out to secure Jewish holiday celebrations—describing it as a clear violation of the site's sanctity and an infringement on the right of Muslims to access their place of worship.
As quoted by ANTARA, a WAFA correspondent reported that Israeli occupation forces tightened military measures around the Ibrahimi Mosque and closed the military checkpoint as well as the electronic gates leading to it.
This action prevented students and teachers from entering the schools, thereby halting and disrupting learning activities at both schools.
He added that troops were reinforcing their presence at the entrances to the Ibrahimi Mosque to secure settler access to Hebron and archaeological sites. They also closed several gates leading to the markets in the Old City.
According to him, these actions coincide with the tightening of military measures at checkpoints established by Israeli forces at the entrances to the Jaber, Al-Salaymeh, Ghaith, and Wadi Al-Hussein areas—locations adjacent to the "Kiryat Arba" settlement, which was built on Palestinian land east of Hebron.
Occupation forces are using the Jewish holiday to close roads and impose strict restrictions on the movement of Palestinians in the West Bank, including Jerusalem.
This series of actions exacerbates the suffering of Palestinians and further restricts freedom of worship and movement, while at the same time, rights and privileges are granted to settlers.
Read: How Israel Deprives Palestinian Students of Basic Education
Click here to get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google News
How Israel Deprives Palestinian Students of Basic Education
1 hari lalu
More than 720,000 Palestinian students have lost access to basic education amidst the ongoing Israeli bombardment.
Israeli Minister Accuses 'NAZA' Filmmakers of 'Treason'
2 hari lalu
Israel's culture minister seeks to revoke the citizenship of two filmmakers behind a Gaza war documentary, accusing them of antisemitism.
Germany Charges 7 Suspected Hamas Members Over Attack Plot
4 hari lalu
Prosecutors say the suspects had a concrete plan for a deadly attack on Israeli or Jewish targets.
Why Do Locals Rally Against Israeli Presence in Thailand?
4 hari lalu
Thai protesters rallied in front of the Israeli Embassy in Bangkok on Thursday.
Indonesia Supports UK Ban on Imports From Illegal Israeli Settlements
6 hari lalu
Indonesia and seven countries back the UK's ban on imports from Israeli settlements and call for stronger international action.
Israel's Netanyahu Denies UAE Warned Him of October 7 Attack
7 hari lalu
Israeli media reported the UAE warned Netanyahu before October 7, 2023, that Hamas was planning a major operation.
Arab League Rejects Forced Displacement of Palestinians
8 hari lalu
Arab League foreign ministers call for immediate UN action to protect Palestinians and reject any attempts by Israel to forcibly displace Gaza people.
UK Prepares Trade Ban with Illegal West Bank Settlements
8 hari lalu
The United Kingdom is reportedly preparing to implement a formal ban on trade with illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank.
Israel Releases First of 5 Lebanese Prisoners
12 hari lalu
Israel agrees to release five civilians in exchange for Lebanese help locating the bodies of missing Jewish leaders killed in the 1980s.
Israel Threatens Retaliation if UK Imposes Sanctions over West Bank Settlements
14 hari lalu
Israel threatens to retaliate against the UK if sanctions are imposed over West Bank settlements, escalating tensions between the allies.
