"Ramadan Tensions: Clashes and Restrictions in Jerusalem and Gaza"

The first night of Ramadan in Jerusalem was marked by tensions and clashes as crowds of worshipers gathered at the al-Aqsa Mosque, with reports of police using batons to push back a crowd and restrictions on entry to the Temple Mount. Meanwhile, Israeli security forces uncovered a Hamas-linked terrorist group in Sakhnin, arresting 13 suspects involved in planning terrorist attacks in Israel, including discussions about attacking a bus full of soldiers in Haifa and photographing a weapons factory. The security agencies emphasized their commitment to thwarting terrorism and locating assailants endangering national security.