Israel closes Al-Aqsa for Muslims amid mass settler raids and ‘Flag March’

Israel closes Al-Aqsa for Muslims amid mass settler raids and ‘Flag March’ Submitted by Lubna Masarwa on Thu, 05/14/2026 - 11:50 The lockdown in Jerusalem’s Old City comes amid fears of further raids on Friday, which coincides with Nakba Day Israeli settlers dance and wave flags in the Old City in occupied East Jerusalem during the "Jerusalem Day" parade on 14 May 2026 (Ilia Yefimovich/AFP) Off Israeli forces violently blocked Palestinian Muslims from accessing Al-Aqsa Mosque on Thursday, as they facilitated large