"Jerusalem's Old City Quiet as Gaza War Casts Shadow Over Ramadan"

On the eve of Ramadan, Jerusalem's Old City is subdued as the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza continues, with shops closed and streets empty. Palestinians fear Israeli restrictions on worship and movement at Al-Aqsa Mosque, a frequent flashpoint for violence. The US and other mediators had hoped for a Gaza cease-fire to coincide with Ramadan, but no breakthrough has occurred. The war's impact has led to economic hardship in the Old City, with little festivity in anticipation of the holy month.