Israel briefly closes Al-Aqsa gate for military drills

Israeli forces briefly closed the King Faisal Gate at Al-Aqsa Mosque in East Jerusalem for military drills, with heightened security measures disrupting worshippers. The closure follows earlier Israeli restrictions, including a 40-day shutdown of the mosque during its war with Iran, which Palestinian officials condemned as an effort to limit Muslim access and advance the 'Judaisation' of the site.