Israel arrests four connected with the outlawed Islamic Movement

The individuals belonged to an affiliate movement known as the ‘Mourabitoun’ (male) and the ‘Mourabitat’ (female) which organizes classes at the Al Aqsa Mosque and came under Israel’s radar following its violent activities

The decision of the Israeli government to ban the Islamic Movement in November 2015 presaged the closure of a string of institutions and bodies belonging to the Mourabitoun and the Mourabitat, which is funded by the northern branch of the Islamic Movement in Israel.

“The violent activities of the two groups on Temple Mount harmed the security of tourists and visitors of the compound and often resulted in the outbreak of public disorder as well as an assault on Israeli sovereignty over the compound,” a Shin Bet statement read.

As a result of the activities between 2014-2016, it was declared that solidarity or affiliation with the groups, including providing funding to the activists, was outlawed.