A daily battleground for influence

By Thanvir Khan

As Palestinians call for a greater presence at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound amidst Israeli occupation forces’ increased military presence in the Muslim holy site, many fail to understand the historical significance of the smaller mosques contained within the area.

Bab Al-Rahma Mosque, translated as ‘Gate of Mercy Mosque’, on the eastern wall of the Al-Aqsa compound, was once used as a gate leading outside of the compound, where trade and commerce was prevalent….