Amman, May 8 (Petra)-- Amidst increased Israeli security, tens of thousands of worshipers performed Friday prayer at the Al-Aqsa Mosque.

Tens of thousands of worshipers started to arrive at the mosque early in the morning, according to the Palestinian news agency WAFA, which cited the Jerusalem Governorate.

They encountered military measures and restrictions at the mosque's gates, as well as a significant Israeli military presence in and around the Old City.

//Petra// MF