Navigating Israeli restrictions, many Palestinians find it hard to reach Al-Aqsa
JERUSALEM: As the sermon about the Muslim holy month of Ramadan sounded over the speakers from Al-Aqsa Mosque, 13-year-old Yousef al-Sideeq sat on a bench outside the compound’s gates. “Most Fridays, they prevent me from getting in, for no reason,” the young Jerusalem resident said, referring to the Israeli police. Every Friday, Yousef visits Jerusalem’s … Read more