Eight Arab, Islamic countries condemn Israeli closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque

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March 12, 2026
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Eight Arab/Islamic nations condemn Israel's 12-day closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque and Old City movement restrictions.

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Eight Arab and Islamic countries condemned Israel's 12-day closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque and movement restrictions in Jerusalem's Old City. The closure has now lasted nearly two weeks with continued limitations on access to the religious site.

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Eight Arab and Islamic countries have condemned Israel's closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque.

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