US raises concern over Israel’s closure of Jerusalem holy sites
The White House says the US has raised concerns with Israel over closure of Jerusalem holy sites.
The White House says the US has raised concerns with Israel over closure of Jerusalem holy sites.






![Palestinian Muslim worshippers attend a prayer by a road, as they are not permitted to attend the last Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa compound, also known to Jews as the Temple Mount, for the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan, following restrictions on gathering in large groups, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, by Damascus Gate in Occupied East Jerusalem on March 13, 2026. [Sinan Abu Mayzer/Reuters]](/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/image-1773438819.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)

Thousands of worshippers attend prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque, with others turned away despite carrying required permits.

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has issued an order banning the work of five Palestinian local media organisations.
Israel fails to provide proof for allegations against Al Asima News, Quds Plus, Alquds Albawsala, Maraj, Maydan Alquds.
Israel says it will allow only 10,000 Palestinians from the West Bank to enter mosque for holy month tradition.
Intensified attacks, methodical destruction of entire neighbourhoods appear aimed at permanent displacement, UN says.

Israeli forces carried out violent raids across the occupied West Bank, detaining Palestinians and demolishing homes.
Attacks by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank have intensified recently, backed by Israeli forces.

As Palestinians welcome Ramadan, Israel is restricting the entry at Al-Aqsa Mosque to 10,000 worshippers.

More than 80 UN nation ambassadors have condemned Israeli measures to tighten its control of the occupied West Bank.
UN warns that Israel’s plan will lead to widespread dispossession of Palestinian land in the occupied West Bank.