Israeli forces close Bab al-Amoud Gate area in Jerusalem
Key Takeaways
- Israeli forces sealed off the Bab al-Amoud Gate area in Jerusalem.
- WAFA Agency reported the closure.
- Report published on 10 March 2026.
Damascus Gate closure during Ramadan
On March 9, 2026, Israeli occupation forces closed the Bab al-Amoud (Damascus Gate) area in occupied Jerusalem on Monday evening.
“Français العربية Info Images Tuesday , 10 March , 2026 Weather +11 ° C +12° +3° Ramallah Tuesday, 10 Monday | | +12° | +3° ---|---|---|--- Wednesday | | +16° | +7° Thursday | | +15° | +7° Friday | | +16° | +6° Saturday | | +22° | +10° Sunday | | +13° | +8° See 7-Day Forecast Menu Important News Israeli forces close Bab al-Amoud Gate area in Jerusalem Jerusalem Governorate warns of "Temple" organizations' incitement, continued closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque for 10 consecutive days Several Palestinians suffocate by tear gas during Israeli raid on Hebron-area town Israeli forces uproot hundreds of olive trees near Bethlehem”
The Jerusalem Governorate reported that Israeli forces compelled shop owners in the Damascus Gate area to close their businesses after a group of young men and women distributed meals to passersby marking Iftar, the Muslim breaking of the fast during the holy month of Ramadan.
Checkpoint in Silwan
WAFA reported that Israeli forces set up a military checkpoint in the Wadi al-Rababa neighborhood of Silwan, south of the Al-Aqsa Mosque.
Unspecified closure details
The article attributes these actions to the Jerusalem Governorate and WAFA.
“Français العربية Info Images Tuesday , 10 March , 2026 Weather +11 ° C +12° +3° Ramallah Tuesday, 10 Monday | | +12° | +3° ---|---|---|--- Wednesday | | +16° | +7° Thursday | | +15° | +7° Friday | | +16° | +6° Saturday | | +22° | +10° Sunday | | +13° | +8° See 7-Day Forecast Menu Important News Israeli forces close Bab al-Amoud Gate area in Jerusalem Jerusalem Governorate warns of "Temple" organizations' incitement, continued closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque for 10 consecutive days Several Palestinians suffocate by tear gas during Israeli raid on Hebron-area town Israeli forces uproot hundreds of olive trees near Bethlehem”
It does not specify how long the closures or the checkpoint remained in place, whether any arrests or injuries occurred, or how many people or businesses were affected.
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