Garut PR- The ongoing tensions in Jerusalem have again had an impact on religious activities in the holy city. In the midst of a war situation, access to a number of main places of worship is strictly restricted, affecting people of various religions who want to carry out their rituals.
Israeli authorities reportedly continue to give limited permission to Jewish rabbis and students to enter the Western Wall area to carry out religious rituals in the framework of the Passover celebration or Jewish Passover. However, the implementation of this worship took place under strict supervision by security forces and only involved a limited number of participants.
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Quoting a report from The Times of Israel on April 6 2026, a number of religious celebrations in the Old City of Jerusalem will still be held on a limited basis. Only certain religious leaders are allowed to access holy sites, including the area around the Western Wall.
On the other hand, stricter restrictions were imposed on Muslims. Access to the Al Aqsa Mosque complex has reportedly been closed or significantly restricted for more than a month. Since the end of February 2026, this policy is said to have hampered the implementation of congregational worship at one of the most sacred sites in Islam.
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A number of reports stated that the closure effectively stopped the religious activities of Mu…
