Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) assaulted several Palestinian youths with batons as they entered Al-Aqsa Mosque for Friday prayers.

At the Lions' Gate, the IOF obstructed worshippers' entry, conducting humiliating searches and identity checks, detaining several individuals in the process.

Strict restrictions remain in place for worshippers entering Al-Aqsa, particularly on Fridays, with many Palestinians prevented from praying.

The IOF continues to deny thousands from the West Bank access to Jerusalem for prayers, requiring special permits to cross military checkpoints surrounding the holy city.