Ibrahimi Mosque Faces 130-Day Call to Prayer Ban, Palestinian Report Says Country: Palestine Location: Hebron, Occupied West Bank Category: Palestine & Gaza | Islamic World | Religious Freedom Report Publication Date: November 8, 2026 Reporting Period: October 2026 The Palestinian Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs has reported that Israeli authorities continued restrictions on Islamic religious practices at the Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron, including a ban on the Muslim call to prayer that the ministry says had continued for 130 consecutive days. The findings were included in the ministry's October 2026 report, published on November 8. 130 Consecutive Days Without the Call to Prayer According to the ministry, restrictions on broadcasting the Adhan at the Ibrahimi Mosque began on June 21, 2026, and continued throughout the reporting period. The ministry described the restrictions as a serious interference with Muslim religious worship. Mosque Completely Closed for Four Days The report also stated that the Ibrahimi Mosque was completely closed for four days during October. It raised concerns about continuing construction and structural modifications inside the religious complex, including work on the courtyard roof. Mosque Officials Reportedly Arrested The ministry reported that the mosque director, Sheikh Mu'taz Abu Suneina, and head of the mosque custodians, Hammam Abu Murkhiya, were arrested on October 8. According to the report, both were subsequently released but temporarily prohibited from entering the mosque. Attack on a Mosque Near Ramallah The ministry also documented an incident involving the Sultan Ibrahim Mosque in Mikhmas, near Ramallah. According to its report, settlers set fire to part of the mosque and painted racist slogans on its walls. The incident adds to concerns about the protection of Islamic religious sites across the occupied West Bank. Palestinian Authorities Call for International Intervention The Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs called on the international community, human rights organisations and humanitarian institutions to intervene and help protect Islamic holy sites. It argued that restrictions affecting religious worship and attacks on mosques violate protections guaranteed under international law. Why This Matters The Ibrahimi Mosque is an important Islamic religious site in Hebron and holds deep historical and religious significance for Muslims. The reported restrictions have renewed concerns about freedom of worship, access to religious sites and the protection of Palestinian religious heritage. Islam Global News – Palestine & Gaza Desk Verification Note: The reported figures and incidents are attributed to the Palestinian Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs. Independent verification of every allegation was not available. The report describes developments during October and earlier months, rather than a single incident on November 8.