Al-Aqsa Mosque Incursions
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Hundreds of Israelis, including National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas condemned the actions as a dangerous escalation, highlighting the heightened tensions surrounding the holy site.
Far-Right Israeli Incursion at Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound Heightens Tensions
- Hundreds of Israelis, including a government minister, entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem. - The incursions coincide with Tisha B'Av, a Jewish day of mourning, and have raised Palestinian concerns about altering the site's status quo. - Israeli activists reported being allowed to pray and sing within the compound, while Palestinians were reportedly barred from worship…
Israeli far-right minister leads hundreds to Al-Aqsa Mosque on Jewish mourning day
- Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir led hundreds of Jews into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound on a Jewish mourning day. - The visit breached the site's long-standing status quo, which per…
Israeli Minister Prays at Jerusalem Holy Site, Violating Status Quo
- Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir visited the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in East Jerusalem and prayed there. - The visit occurred on a Jewish day of mourning, Tisha B'Av, and violated …
Abbas sees settlers' entry into Al-Aqsa Mosque as 'dangerous escalation'
- Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas condemned the entry of over 3,200 Israeli settlers into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound as a "dangerous escalation." - Abbas stated the action violates the historical…
Thousands of Israelis Enter Al-Aqsa Compound to Mark Tisha B'Av
- Approximately 1,300 Israelis entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem on Thursday to observe the Jewish holiday of Tisha B'Av. - Israeli police increased group sizes and impose…
Over 2,300 Israelis storm Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, minister joins visit
- Over 2,300 Israelis, including National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem. - The group included settlers and far-right activists who visited the si…