More than 100 deportation orders since the beginning of February: Escalation ahead of Ramadan
As Ramadan approaches, Israeli occupation authorities are intensifying their policy of preventing Palestinians from entering Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Old City, continuing a systematic campaign of repression against Palestinians.
Over the last two days, the Wadi Hilweh Information Center in Jerusalem recorded around 40 expulsion orders affecting either Al-Aqsa Mosque or the entire Old City. The number is expected to increase as more summons are issued, both in writing and over the phone.
The center reported that since early February, the number of expulsion orders has surpassed 100, marking an unprecedented escalation affecting different groups in Jerusalem. These groups include women, youth, the elderly, released prisoners, staff of the Islamic Waqf Department, and activists from Jerusalem and the Palestinian territories within Israel.
The center noted the campaign began in mid-February.
The center explained that the forces expelled the following individuals over the past few hours:
• Amjad al-Abbasi: Banned from Al-Aqsa Mosque for 6 months.
• Musab al-Abbasi: Banned from Al-Aqsa Mosque for 6 months.
• Ziad al-Qaq: Banned from Al-Aqsa Mosque for 6 months.
• Muhammad al-A’war: Banned from Al-Aqsa Mosque for 6 months.
• Yusuf Murrar: Banned from the Old City and Al-Aqsa Mosque for 45 days.
• Yusuf al-Risheq: Banned for one week, with the possibility of renewal for several months.
• Fadi Mahmoud: Banned for one week, with the possibility of renewal for several months.
• Al-Qa’qa' Bkeirat: Banned for one week, with the possibility of renewal for several months.
• Suhaib al-A’war: Banned for one week, with the possibility of renewal for several months.
• Mohammad Abu al-Hamam: Banned for one week, with the possibility of renewal for several months.
• Suad Abu Rammouz: Banned for one week, with the possibility of renewal for several months.
The occupation authorities also called in the released prisoners Amin Abisan and Muhammad Zalloum for questioning at the "Oz" police station. The center explained that summonses can be made through different methods, such as raiding homes, arresting people at their workplaces or residences, and issuing direct telephone summons.
It was noted that many of those summoned and those given deportation orders preferred to keep their names confidential.
