Exclusive: Israel to keep Al-Aqsa Mosque closed through Eid al-Fitr and beyond

Exclusive: Israel to keep Al-Aqsa Mosque closed through Eid al-Fitr and beyond Submitted by Lubna Masarwa on Mon, 03/16/2026 - 11:19 Sources tell MEE Israel has limited Al-Aqsa access to just 25 Waqf staff per shift for over two weeks A drone view shows the Dome of the Rock in Al-Aqsa Mosque amid heavy restrictions on worshippers accessing the holy site, 6 March 2026 (Reuters/Ilan Rosenberg) Off Israel is set to keep Al-Aqsa Mosque closed through the upcoming Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr and beyond, Middle East Ey