Jaffa: The Islamic Waqf files a lawsuit to reclaim land endowed to the Great Mosque of Jaffa

The Islamic Waqf Committee demands the return of Waqf land in Jaffa

I advanced Islamic Endowment Committee in the city of JaffaHeaded by the lawyer Mohammed Drai'iIn a lawsuit aimed at Reclaiming a piece of endowed land It was allocated for the benefit of Jaffa Great Mosque. The land is currently being used as a parking lot in the old town, after the endowment house that stood on it was destroyed as a result of the bombing that affected most of the area's houses during the war.


First hearing in the case

The first legal hearings to consider this case were held before the judge. Yaakov Shaked in Tel Aviv District CourtThe Waqf Committee presented the official documents proving the Waqf's ownership of the aforementioned land.


Details of the lawsuit

In a statement to the website Jaffa 48Lawyer Mohammed Drai'i said:

“The Islamic Waqf in Jaffa has filed a lawsuit to reclaim Waqf land located on Kedumim Street, which was endowed for the benefit of the Great Mosque of Jaffa, and is used today as a parking lot for the residents of the Old City.”

He added: “Our lawsuit was based on Official documents and papersDespite the opposition of both Old Town Development Company وTel Aviv MunicipalityHowever, we are continuing on our path to preserve and restore Islamic endowments.”


Endowment objective and legal follow-up plan

Drai’i explained: “The land was endowed for the benefit of the Great Mosque of Jaffa in order to cover its expenses. This is the approach that has been historically adopted in the endowments of the city of Jaffa, where they were allocated to serve and care for mosques and cemeteries.”

The court has decided The case was postponed to 25/09/2025To allow the endowment committee the opportunity to formally approach the administrator Absentee property. If the request to release the land is rejected, an appeal will be submitted to supreme court I oppose this decision.


📌 Information: The Islamic Waqf Committee continues its efforts to protect endowments in Jaffa, and emphasizes the importance of restoring Waqf lands as a fundamental component of the city’s cultural and religious identity.

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