Al Aqsa silent for Friday prayers as Iran war empties Jerusalem
Al Aqsa Mosque, usually packed with Ramadan worshippers, had no Friday prayers after Israel shut down Jerusalem's Old City due to the war with Iran. Streets are heavily policed, shops closed, and even residents struggle to access holy sites. Tourism, vital for the city, has vanished, with fears it may not recover soon. Locals express deep disappointment and anxiety over the future amid ongoing conflict.
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