Navigating Israeli Restrictions, Many Palestinians Find It Hard to Reach Al Aqsa

Because the sermon concerning the Muslim holy month of Ramadan sounded over the audio system from Al Aqsa Mosque, 13-year-old Yousef al-Sideeq sat on a bench exterior the compound’s gates. “Most Fridays they stop me from getting in, for no motive,” the younger Jerusalem resident stated, referring to the Israeli police. Each Friday, Yousef visits … Read more