Jerusalem Authority: Surge in Al-Aqsa Settler Incursions
Jerusalem has witnessed an unprecedented escalation in the incursions into Al-Aqsa Mosque by more than 3,000 settlers, under the auspices of the Israeli government, led by extremist National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. The invasions included performing Talmudic rituals and chanting religious hymns, in an attempt to impose religious and political control over the mosque and alter its identity—particularly coinciding with the anniversary of the "Destruction of the Temple." The Palestinian official response described this escalation as a shift in the occupation's policies, marked by increased military measures and restrictions preventing worshippers from reaching the mosque. These steps aim to reshape the religious and political reality in Jerusalem and threaten the stability and legal status of Al-Aqsa Mosque. The Palestinian authorities discussed the situation with international officials to end the escalation and protect Jerusalem from unilateral policies, pointing out that international silence encourages Israel to continue changing the mosque’s identity.
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