Israeli authorities banned Muslim Palestinians from accessing the Al-Aqsa Mosque on February 28, marking a complete closure of one of Islam's holiest sites. No exceptions were made for Muslims, even during Ramadan, the holiest month in Islam, and the Eid al-Fitr holiday.
Since the end of February 2026, Israeli authorities have closed the Al-Aqsa Mosque complex in Jerusalem to Muslim worshippers, citing security reasons during the war with Iran. The decision to reopen followed a two-week ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran.
The ceasefire came in the final moments before the deadline set by Trump, which pertained to the opening of the strait. In the absence of an agreement, the U.S. president had announced plans to intensify attacks, even to the extent of eradicating civilization.
After Trump announced the ceasefire decision, a statement from Israel indicated support for Trump's decision to halt attacks on Iran for two weeks.