Jerusalem: Israeli authorities on Wednesday detained Ashraf al-Aawar, the Palestinian minister for Jerusalem affairs, while he was attending a family gathering near Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque. This incident occurred during a mourning gathering for his family in the Silwan neighborhood, according to the Jerusalem Governorate.

According to Anadolu Agency, the governorate's statement did not provide additional details regarding the arrest. This development follows a recent incident where al-Aawar was temporarily detained by Israeli authorities from his home in Silwan. After being held for several hours on that occasion, he was released without any explanation for his detention.

Al-Aawar's interactions with Israeli authorities have been marked by tension, including a ban last year that prohibited him from entering the occupied West Bank for six months, which was subsequently extended. The current arrest adds to the ongoing complexities surrounding his movements and activities in the region.