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The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced the requirement of a 'Nusk' card as an official document for entering Mecca and the holy sites. This initiative aims to regulate the entry of pilgrims and enhance security and health measures.
Pilgrims experienced noticeable ease in their movements between the holy sites during the first days of Tashreeq, with all necessary facilities provided to ensure their comfort. This effort reflects the ongoing commitment of Saudi authorities to facilitate the Hajj rituals.
The Palestinian Ministry of Awqaf reported an unprecedented escalation in Israeli attacks on Islamic holy sites in March, aiming to impose sovereignty over Al-Aqsa and the Ibrahimi Mosque. Continuous closures of Al-Aqsa are no longer seen as temporary security measures.
Israeli occupation forces have maintained the closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque for the 34th consecutive day, prompting increasing calls from Palestinians to break this siege. This action occurs during a sensitive time as tensions in the region escalate.
March witnessed a significant rise in Israeli violations in Jerusalem, including the execution of five Palestinians and the demolition of homes. The Al-Aqsa Mosque remains closed, with ongoing assaults on religious sites.
The World Muslim League expressed its full support for the statement issued by Arab and Islamic foreign ministers condemning Israeli restrictions on freedom of worship in Jerusalem. The statement calls for an end to Israeli violations against Islamic and Christian holy sites.
A coalition of Arab and Islamic nations has condemned the Israeli restrictions on access to holy sites in Jerusalem, asserting that these measures violate the rights of Muslims and Christians. This statement comes amid rising tensions in the region.
Arab foreign ministers and Islamic leaders condemned ongoing Israeli restrictions on freedom of worship in occupied Jerusalem, particularly the barring of Muslims from accessing Al-Aqsa Mosque. This statement was made during their meeting in Riyadh, emphasizing the need to respect the historical and legal status of holy sites.
Today, Arab and Islamic countries condemned Israel's ongoing restrictions on freedom of worship in occupied Jerusalem, including preventing worshippers from accessing the Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Ministers emphasized that these actions represent a blatant violation of international law.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the immediate entry of the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, into the Church of the Holy Sepulchre after international outrage over his previous exclusion from the Palm Sunday mass.
A group of 'Insan' Scouts has departed from the capital Riyadh to the holy sites, where they will provide services to pilgrims during the Hajj season of 1446 AH. This initiative is part of ongoing efforts to support pilgrims and facilitate their rituals.
Jordan has strongly condemned the Israeli occupation's restrictions on the freedom of worship for Christians and Muslims in Jerusalem. The Jordanian Foreign Ministry warned of the implications of these actions on regional stability.