Muslims in Hebron, West Bank, marked the final Friday prayer of Ramadan at al-Haram al-Ibrahimi Mosque. Despite ongoing Israeli attacks in Gaza targeting various facilities, Palestinians faced restrictions in West Bank and Jerusalem. Israeli forces obstructed passage to Al-Aqsa Mosque for West Bank residents, leading many to Ibrahimi Mosque through military checkpoints. Activist Arif Jabeer highlighted Israeli measures hindering Palestinians’ access. The mosque’s history includes closure since 1994 due to a violent incident, and upon reopening, it was partitioned, impacting Muslim worship.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed a new prisoner exchange with Russia, marking the first return of severely wounded Ukrainian soldiers held in Russian captivity. He called the operation an “important humanitarian action” and emphasized the need for continued exchanges.
According to Ukrainian intelligence, most of the released soldiers suffer from serious conditions, including limb loss and infections. The exact number of those freed will be disclosed after the process is completed.
Russia’s Defense Ministry also confirmed the exchange, stating that a second group of Russian soldiers had been returned from Ukrainian-controlled areas and are currently receiving treatment in Belarus before being transferred to Russia. The exchange follows an agreement reached in Istanbul on June 2.
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