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Israeli occupation forces closed the Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron, West Bank, to worshippers on Monday until next Wednesday under the pretext of Jewish holidays.
Mutaz Abu Sneina, director of the Ibrahimi Mosque, condemned the closure of the Ibrahimi Mosque, citing the security of settlers' celebration of the Jewish 'Throne Day', considering it a blatant violation of its sanctity and a provocative attack on Muslims' right to access their places of worship.
The occupation forces also tightened their military measures and closed all military checkpoints and electronic gates leading to the Ibrahimi Mosque to secure the settlers' celebrations in the mosque and its courtyards.
He confirmed that the occupation forces intensified their presence at all entrances leading to the mosque to secure the settlers' access to Hebron city and archaeological sites, and closed some markets in the old town.
It is worth noting that Jewish holidays are a nightmare that spoils the lives of Palestinians in Hebron, especially as they coincide with major violations committed by the occupation forces, such as imposing sieges and tightening military measures at checkpoints, obstructing the access of citizens to their homes, especially in the old town of Hebron and its surroundings, in addition to the continuous rampage of the settlers.
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