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The Day · Friday 12 December 2025

Filed 12:33 · Palestine time (UTC+2) · West Bank

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Occupation Forces Expel Worshippers from Mosque West of Ramallah

Occupation forces compelled worshippers to vacate a mosque located west of Ramallah. The incident reflects ongoing pressure on sites of worship. No further details were released. The development follows continued tensions reported in the area, with actions by occupation forces impacting local residents and places of spiritual significance.

AL BIREH, WEST BANK – DECEMBER 9: Israeli soldiers surround the Ali bin Abi Talib Mosque, restricted movement, and questioned Palestinian worshippers during a raid in Al Bireh, West Bank on December 9, 2025. ( Issam Rimawi – Anadolu Agency )

Occupation forces compelled worshippers to leave a mosque west of Ramallah. The incident unfolded as individuals had gathered for religious practice within the vicinity of the mosque. According to local witnesses, the forces entered the area and ordered worshippers to vacate the premises without providing an explanation on record.

The mosque, situated west of Ramallah, became the focus of direct intervention by occupation units. Reports from the scene indicated that the forces approached with persistence and issued directives aimed at clearing out the worshippers without delay. Eyewitnesses confirmed that the worshippers complied with the orders under visible pressure from the armed units.

This move by the occupation forces has stirred concern among the local population, particularly in relation to the continued targeting of religious sites. The mosque, serving as a place of spiritual congregation, was emptied under compulsion, leaving community members voicing dismay over what they perceive as interference in their right to worship freely.

From its side, the community did not report any acts of resistance during the incident, and no direct confrontation was observed. However, residents underscored the increasing frequency of such actions, especially in areas surrounding Ramallah, where religious freedom faces recurring challenges under occupation measures.

Meanwhile, elsewhere in the occupied West Bank, similar reports have emerged over recent days of disruptions targeting public life and sacred spaces. The forced removal of worshippers west of Ramallah forms part of a pattern that many regard as indicative of a broader approach by the occupation toward control over civic and religious spheres.

In addition, religious leaders in the region have raised questions regarding the motives behind such actions, calling attention to the legal and moral implications of removing individuals from houses of worship. Although no physical altercations occurred, the psychological impact on those present has drawn attention from observers and civic groups monitoring developments on the ground.

Residents continue to express concern over the potential for further such incidents, urging for protection of rights associated with religious expression. On the ground, community members recount the swift and uncompromising manner of the forces’ presence around the mosque and the absence of dialogue in the process.

As of now, no official statements have been issued by the concerned authorities or representatives of the mosque. The local populace remains on alert, noting the broader implications of what they interpret as infringements on fundamental freedoms under occupation. The situation west of Ramallah remains tense as communities brace for possible repetitions of today’s developments.

12 Dec, 12:33

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