Israeli forces close Ibrahimi Mosque to worshippers in Hebron

HEBRON, PALESTINE – OCTOBER 7, 2026: Israeli forces closed the Ibrahimi Mosque in the city of Hebron, preventing worshippers and local residents from accessing the site, coinciding with the anniversary of October 7. Israeli forces imposed heightened security measures around the mosque and Hebron’s Old City, restricting movement and preventing worshippers from reaching the religious site. The Ibrahimi Mosque is one of Hebron’s most prominent religious and historical landmarks and is located in the Old City, an area that has repeatedly been subject to movement restrictions and security measures. The closure affected access to the mosque during a period of heightened security measures in Hebron. Photo by Tariq Khamayseh / JNA Press. (Photo by Tariq Hamed Khamayseh/JNA Press via Nexpher Images)