Hundreds of Israelis storm Al-Aqsa Mosque compound
Summary
Hundreds of Israelis entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in East Jerusalem during the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, performing religious rituals. Israeli police protected the visitors, while restrictions on Palestinian Muslims entering the site remained in place.Key Facts
- About 700 Israelis, including a former lawmaker, entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound on the fifth day of Sukkot.
- The site is known to Muslims as al-Haram al-Sharif (Noble Sanctuary) and to Jews as the Temple Mount.
- The Islamic Waqf administers the site and it is supposed to be a place of worship only for Muslims.
- Israeli police provided protection for the visitors during their entry.
- Palestinian Muslims faced continued restrictions on entering the compound.
- Roads near the site were closed to allow easier access for Israelis visiting the Western Wall.
- Large numbers of Israelis have entered the compound regularly during the Jewish holidays in September and October.
- Sukkot runs from September 26 to October 2, following the Jewish New Year and Yom Kippur holidays.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.
