US-Iran Ceasefire, Israel Reopens Al-Aqsa Complex

Muslims perform prayers in front of the Dome of the Rock at the Al-Aqsa complex in Jerusalem on Thursday (9/4/2026). The Al-Aqsa Mosque was reopened after being closed for 40 days by Israel due to restrictions related to the war. (REUTERS/Sinan Abu Mayzer) The reopening of the holy site occurred one day after the declaration of a ceasefire with Iran by US President Donald Trump on Wednesday. (REUTERS/Sinan Abu Mayzer) Hundreds of Muslim worshippers gathered at dawn for morning prayers, expressing their gratitude for being able to visit the mosque after the long closure. (REUTERS/Sinan Abu Mayzer) “I thank God for opening it to us, and I prostrate myself to God in gratitude for opening it, hoping it remains open and is not closed again,” said Jerusalem resident Ibrahim Abu Rmaileh. (REUTERS/Sinan Abu Mayzer) Jewish worshipper groups were also permitted to enter and were seen walking within the complex, a move considered provocative by the Muslim worshippers present. (REUTERS/Sinan Abu Mayzer) Previously, Israel had ordered the closure of the Al-Aqsa Mosque on 28 February following attacks on Iran as part of its security measures, which sparked protests from Muslim worshippers. (REUTERS/Sinan Abu Mayzer) The reopening of the holy site occurred one day after the declaration of a ceasefire with Iran by US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (8/4). (REUTERS/Sinan Abu Mayzer)