# Israel Bars Jerusalem Grand Mufti from Al-Aqsa for One Week

Israeli authorities have banned Sheikh Ekrima Sabri, the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem, from entering the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound for one week. The mufti is a prominent Muslim religious leader, and the restriction at the sensitive holy site, which is often a flashpoint for Israeli-Palestinian tensions, could inflame further unrest.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/10/israel-bans-jerusalems-grand-mufti-from-al-aqsa-mosque-for-one-week?traffic_source=rss) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:53:51 +0000