Occupied Jerusalem, July 10 (Petra) -- Israeli occupation forces on Friday arrested the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem and the Palestinian Territories, Sheikh Mohammad Hussein, who also serves as the preacher of Al-Aqsa Mosque, following Friday prayer at the holy site.

The Palestinian Fatwa Council said in a statement that Sheikh Hussein was detained immediately after delivering the Friday sermon and leading prayer at Al-Aqsa Mosque.

According to the statement, Israeli authorities accused the Grand Mufti of "incitement," an allegation cited by Israeli forces as the reason for his arrest.

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