Jerusalem, March 29, 2010 (Pal Telegraph) – Israel curbed today travel from the West Bank and access to Al-Aqsa mosque compound because Jews began marking the week-long Passover holiday amid heightened tension with the Palestinians.
The Israeli police closed Al-Aqsa mosque compound and prevented the people to pray there. They prevented the Muslim men under 50 to pray in Al-Aqsa mosque so all youth and elderly prayed in Jerusalem streets.
Israeli authorities have also tightened restrictions on access to Israel from the occupied West Bank, closing checkpoints to general traffic, with exceptions for medical cases, humanitarian aid, and professionals and students with permits, sources said.
The restrictions on the occupied West Bank will be lifted on April 6 when Jews finish their Passover holiday.
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