Al-Aqsa Mosque Preacher Banned from Traveling
The office of Sheikh Akrama Sabri said in a statement that the Israelis on Monday informed the cleric of the ban, Anadolu Agency reported.
Media sources said Sheikh Sabri received the order after denouncing Israel’s escalating violations against the Palestinians in Jerusalem al-Quds, especially the recent assaults and abduction of many Palestinians in and around Al-Aqsa since the beginning of the holy Muslim month of Ramadan.
The sources added that the order was issued by the Israeli Interior Minister Arye Deri, who accused Sabri of incitement.
Sabri has said the escalating violations against the worshipers in Al-Aqsa are only leading to further tension and added that the Palestinians will continue to defend the holy site and their legitimate rights, including the freedom of worship.
He also slammed Israel violations, including the cutting of the wires that were hooked to the speakers of the holy site, to prevent the calls for prayers, and added that the attacks against the Palestinians in Bab al-Amoud, Bab as-Sahera, and Salahuddin street, targeting the Palestinians who are entering or leaving al-Aqsa are just leading to further tension and escalation.
Israeli forces have repeatedly arrested Sheikh Sabri on various pretexts.
