Jerusalem, Oct. 23 -- Israeli forces detained Sheikh Khaled Abu Jumaa, imam and preacher at Al-Aqsa Mosque, after he delivered a sermon and led Friday prayers at the holy site in occupied East Jerusalem on October 23.

According to Palestinian media reports, Sheikh Khaled was taken for questioning following the prayers. The Al-Aqsa account on X later reported that he had been released, although he could face a temporary ban from the mosque.

During his sermon, Sheikh Khaled spoke about ribat, referring to steadfastness in the land, and the ongoing Palestinian olive harvest. He also addressed remarks by public figures that the Al-Aqsa Mosque account said insulted Prophet Muhammad.

In a separate development, Israeli authorities extended a ...