Protest in Damascus against Israeli execution law and Al‑Aqsa closures
April 4, 2026
Middle East Eye
Protest in Damascus against Israeli execution law and Al‑Aqsa closures Footage and photos from Damascus show people gathering at the historic Umayyad Mosque after Friday prayers in protest against Israel’s recent legislation allowing the execution of Palestinian prisoners and the ongoing ban on Al‑Aqsa Mosque. Demonstrators carried Palestinian flags and chanted slogans condemning Israel’s actions, calling for the liberation of Al‑Aqsa and showing solidarity with Palestinian detainees.
The protest came amid similar demonstrations across Syria and other countries, with participants demanding the law’s repeal and an end to Israel’s measures against Palestinian holy sites. Footage and photos from Damascus show people gathering at the historic Umayyad Mosque after Friday prayers in protest against Israel’s recent legislation allowing the execution of Palestinian prisoners and the ongoing ban on al‑Aqsa Mosque. Demonstrators carried Palestinian pic.twitter.com/9uoXCO2xC3 — Middle East Eye (@MiddleEastEye) April 4, 2026
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