Muslims gather at mosques for first Friday prayers since Israel-Hamas war started
Saturday, 14 October 2023 Muslim worshippers around the world gathered at mosques for their first Friday prayers since the recent escalation of violence between Israel and Hamas. Imams in various countries issued calls for peace and solidarity with the Palestinians, while some also criticized Israel's actions. In France, Greece, and the US, imams called for an end to the violence and condemned the targeting of civilians.
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