First Friday of Ramadan sees mass prayers at al Aqsa and shattered Gaza
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Source: AfricaNews
Published: 2026-02-21 01:41 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Religion, Middle East
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In Jerusalem, tens of thousands attended under tight security after a ceasefire with Hamas took effect in October. Israel limited West Bank entry permits to 10,000, far below the usual Ramadan crowds. Police deployed more than 3,000 officers across the city. In Gaza City, worshippers prayed in damaged mosques and beside rubble.
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