Israeli forces tighten restrictions on entry to Ibrahimi Mosque
Key Takeaways
- Israeli forces seal off a major checkpoint near the Ibrahimi Mosque.
- Entry to the mosque is restricted and access limited for worshippers.
- WAFA Agency reported the development on 20 March 2026.
Tightened entry restrictions
Israeli occupation forces on Friday tightened the restrictions on the entry of Palestinians to the Ibrahimi Mosque in the occupied West Bank city of Hebron, according to local sources.
“Français العربية Info Images Friday , 20 March , 2026 Weather +14 ° C +16° +9° Ramallah Friday, 20 Saturday | | +12° | +6° ---|---|---|--- Sunday | | +11° | +6° Monday | | +14° | +6° Tuesday | | +13° | +8° Wednesday | | +9° | +6° Thursday | | +11° | +6° See 7-Day Forecast Menu Important News Israeli forces seal off major checkpoint near Jerusalem Israeli forces tighten restrictions on entry to Ibrahimi Mosque Israeli forces detain three Palestinians from West Bank Minor sustains injury from Israeli army gunfire in northern Gaza Strip Israeli forces physically assault three Palestinians near Hebron Israeli forces seal off major checkpoint near Jerusalem Israeli forces tighten restrictions on entry to Ibrahimi Mosque Israeli forces detain three Palestinians from West Bank Minor sustains injury from Israeli army gunfire in northern Gaza Strip Israeli forces physically assault three Palestinians near Hebron Home Occupation [](https://english”
Impact on worshippers
They said that the occupying forces enforced tighter restrictions in the vicinity of the mosque, preventing thousands of Palestinian worshippers from entering the mosque to perform Eid prayers.
Limited access numbers
They added that only 50 worshippers were allowed access to the mosque, while the rest were forced to pray outdoors.
“Français العربية Info Images Friday , 20 March , 2026 Weather +14 ° C +16° +9° Ramallah Friday, 20 Saturday | | +12° | +6° ---|---|---|--- Sunday | | +11° | +6° Monday | | +14° | +6° Tuesday | | +13° | +8° Wednesday | | +9° | +6° Thursday | | +11° | +6° See 7-Day Forecast Menu Important News Israeli forces seal off major checkpoint near Jerusalem Israeli forces tighten restrictions on entry to Ibrahimi Mosque Israeli forces detain three Palestinians from West Bank Minor sustains injury from Israeli army gunfire in northern Gaza Strip Israeli forces physically assault three Palestinians near Hebron Israeli forces seal off major checkpoint near Jerusalem Israeli forces tighten restrictions on entry to Ibrahimi Mosque Israeli forces detain three Palestinians from West Bank Minor sustains injury from Israeli army gunfire in northern Gaza Strip Israeli forces physically assault three Palestinians near Hebron Home Occupation [](https://english”
Context and prior closures
Taking advantage of the ongoing war on Iran, the occupation forces had closed the mosque for 14 consecutive before reopening it and imposing tightened entry restrictions.
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