Hamas condemns Al-Aqsa Mosque closure extension until mid-April

Hamas issued an official statement condemning the extended closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque until mid-April, calling it an unprecedented move aimed at imposing Israeli sovereignty over the site. The group claims the closure is "not a security measure" but a planned action to empty the mosque and enable settler incursions. Hamas warned of increasing calls for intrusions during Jewish holidays and attempts to impose Talmudic ceremonies at the site. The statement called on Palestinians to approach Al-Aqsa and urged the Arab and Islamic world to take responsibility.