An American diplomat was found dead in the occupied Palestinian city of Jerusalem. It was reported that there is nothing suspicious about the diplomat's death.

Despite Israeli restrictions, 35,000 Palestinians lined up for night and tarawih prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque. It is said that the Israeli forces beat and arrested a young man who tried to enter the Al-Aqsa Mosque.

Despite all the obstacles imposed by Israel, about 120,000 Palestinians performed the second Friday prayer in the holy month of Ramadan at Al-Aqsa Mosque.

The biggest protest since the start of the war between Israel and Hamas took place in Jerusalem. Organizers of the demonstration, which drew more than 100,000 people, are demanding the government's resignation and agreeing to a deal that would lead to the release of 130 Israeli hostages in the Gaza Strip. Protesters plan four days of rallies and events across Jerusalem this week.

The Jerusalem Islamic Council has expressed serious concern over Israel's plans to change the status quo of Al-Aqsa Mosque, one of the holiest sites for Muslims. According to the council's statement, the Israeli government intends to give Jewish settlers more rights and access to the holy site.