Israeli forces shut down Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem on Friday, June 13, simply hours after launching a large-scale assault on Iran.
In line with native sources cited by the Wafa Information Company, Israeli forces compelled worshippers out of the mosque following daybreak prayers and barred them from remaining inside earlier than sealing its gates.
This marks the primary time the mosque has been emptied and closed for the reason that COVID-19 pandemic.
Israeli forces additionally reportedly shut down dozens of navy checkpoints and gates throughout the occupied West Financial institution, blocking a number of secondary roads between cities, villages, and cities with dust mounds.
Earlier at daybreak, Israeli jets launched Operation Rising Lion, focusing on key navy and nuclear amenities throughout Iran. The strikes reportedly resulted in a number of fatalities, together with senior navy officers, nuclear scientists, and civilians.
