Al-Aqsa preacher warns Israel to escalate restrictions during Jewish holidays

Sheikh Ekrima Sabri, preacher of Al-Aqsa Mosque, alleges the Israeli army is exploiting upcoming Jewish holidays to intensify measures in Jerusalem and further restrict worshipper access to the mosque. The claim is an assertion by a religious figure, not independently corroborated, but reflects heightened tensions ahead of a period historically prone to clashes. This matters as any escalation at the site could trigger regional unrest and affect Israeli-Palestinian dynamics.