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The Day · Friday 12 December 2025

Filed 12:19 · Palestine time (UTC+2) · West Bank

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Occupation Forces Expel Worshippers from Mosque West of Ramallah

Occupation forces compelled worshippers to leave a mosque west of Ramallah. The action resulted in the forced removal of those present, as tensions remained evident in the area. No additional details have been released at this time.

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 evacuate a mosque situated west of Ramallah. According to local sources, the incident occurred when the forces entered the vicinity of the mosque and proceeded to force the congregation out. The action disrupted a quiet moment of prayer, as individuals were compelled to leave the sacred space.

The mosque, west of Ramallah, became the latest site of tension as occupation forces took action against worshippers gathered at the location. From its side, the presence of the military caused unrest among those in the area, with reports indicating that no prior warning was issued before the forces moved in. The worshippers, engaged in religious observance, were made to exit the premises under pressure.

The move came amid a continued atmosphere of tension between occupation forces and the Palestinian population across the West Bank. In this instance, a mosque—traditionally regarded as a safe space for worship—was the focal point of the confrontation. Observers noted that the primary target of the expulsion was the group of worshippers who had gathered at the site. Meanwhile, the mosque itself remained under a cloud of concern following the forces’ decision to clear the area.

Eyewitnesses described the presence of occupation personnel in the mosque’s perimeter prior to entering the building. Once inside, the forces compelled those present to exit, without public rationale provided on the scene. In addition, the atmosphere of fear and disruption prevailed among the worshippers who had come for prayer. The sudden forced removal interrupted what had been a moment of congregation and reflection.

Residents in the surrounding areas remained wary, reflecting on the ramifications of military interference in religious spaces. Many voiced concern about the implications of such actions targeting places of worship. The impact on the mosque west of Ramallah underscores a broader pattern observed in various towns and cities across the West Bank, where occupation forces have increasingly been present during religious observances.

No further developments were reported following the incident. The situation west of Ramallah remained tense, with local residents and worshippers shaken by the incursion. The community continues to monitor the potential for further actions, as the consequences of the removal linger within both the mosque and its surrounding environment.

From its side, the mosque’s staff offered no immediate comment, while community members began to gather outside in the hours following the expulsion. The voices on the ground emphasized their determination to uphold religious practice despite the obstacles posed by the occupation’s recurring presence. Meanwhile, the incident served as another point of reference in the ongoing tension between residents and occupation forces in the West Bank.

12 Dec, 12:19

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