Israeli report: Slow change at Al-Aqsa Mosque
Official data in Israel has revealed a gradual shift in the Jewish and Muslim presence in the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound. In 2025, the number of Jewish visitors reached its highest at 62,851, representing a 37% increase compared to 2023 and an 88% increase compared to 2021. Conversely, the number of Muslim visitors declined to around 926,100, whereas before the COVID-19 crisis, it exceeded two million visitors. Additionally, police records show an increase in expulsions and arrests, with a notable rise in arrests of Jews to 287 from 196 in 2024, while arrests of Muslims decreased to 379 in 2025. The data indicate a fundamental change in the situation of the area, despite the government's reaffirmation of maintaining the status quo.
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