More than 2,300 Israelis storm Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem
Summary
More than 2,300 Israeli settlers and far-right members entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in East Jerusalem during a Jewish holiday, with numbers possibly rising to 5,000. Israeli police restricted Palestinian worshippers' access and protected National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, whose visit was criticized by Palestinian officials and Jordan.Key Facts
- Over 2,300 Israelis, including settlers and far-right groups, entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound on a Jewish holiday called Tisha B’Av.
- The number of visitors may increase to around 5,000 by sundown, exceeding past holiday visits.
- Israeli police limited Palestinian access to the mosque and reportedly assaulted some worshippers.
- National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the site with heavy police protection.
- Israeli settlers performed Jewish rituals inside the compound, which is a Muslim holy site.
- Non-Muslims can visit but are not allowed to pray there, according to a 1967 agreement.
- Palestinian and Jordanian officials condemned the visit as a provocative act violating the site's status.
- The event is seen as a political shift with some Israeli leaders supporting calls to rebuild a Jewish temple at the site.
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