al-Aqsa Mosque

Feature Story Police Tighten Siege on al-Aqsa Mosque to Force Waqf to Submit to Israeli Control

Jerusalem Waqf authorities raise alarm over the worsening Israeli siege on al-Aqsa Mosque and its long-term implications.

Feature Story Jordan Responds to Reports Alleging US-Israeli Plan to Subvert Hashemite Custodianship of Jerusalem’s Holy Sites

Hashemite Custodianship of al-Aqsa Mosque faces escalating threats.

Bio Ekrima Sabri

Lionized preacher of al-Aqsa Mosque and former grand mufti of Jerusalem who embodies Palestinian steadfastness

Interview Researcher Saher Ghazawi: Incremental Restrictive Measures Are a Way to Normalize a New Reality in the Old City

What does it mean that Israel is increasing its restrictive measures in the Old City?

Blog Post Eid al-Fitr: Palestinians Stage Mass Prayer Protests Showing Hope and Resilience amid Unprecedented Challenges

As Israel assaults Palestinian worshippers amid the ongoing closure of al-Aqsa Mosque, Jerusalemites share concerns and hopes for their city.

Feature Story As Ramadan Ends, al-Aqsa Mosque Remains Empty and Palestinians Take to the Streets in Silent Protest

Despite Israeli closures of al-Aqsa Mosque and the Old City, Palestinian Muslims persevere through silent resistance.

Feature Story The Third Friday of Ramadan Comes a Week into War, with al-Aqsa Mosque Closed and Jerusalem at a Standstill

Hermetic closure is leading to unprecedented hardships and conditions in Jerusalem’s Old City

Feature Story Palestinians Relish Jerusalem’s Beloved Ramadan Breads against the Backdrop of Impending War

A fleeting moment of respite

Feature Story The First Days of Ramadan in Jerusalem Bring Sadness and Joy for Palestinians Near and Far

This year, Ramadan has started with intensifying oppression and ominous overtones.