Israeli settlers enter Al-Aqsa Mosque courtyard under army escort
Dozens of Israeli settlers broke into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem, protected by Israeli forces, and performed Jewish rituals.
On Sunday, a group of Israeli settlers accessed the Al-Aqsa Mosque courtyard through the Moroccan Gate, wearing prayer shawls and conducting Jewish rites. The entry was carried out under the guard of Israeli occupation forces. The Jerusalem Governorate reported the incident, saying the settlers aimed to challenge the site's Islamic identity and historic significance.
Why it matters
The incursion heightens Israeli-Palestinian religious tensions and could spark further unrest in Jerusalem.
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