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Al-Aqsa Mosque faces potential escalation during Jewish holiday season
Palestinian activists and Jerusalem experts are warning of a significant escalation at the Al-Aqsa Mosque during the upcoming Jewish holiday season, which runs from September 12 to October 3, 2026. The period includes the Jewish New Year, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, and Torah reading celebrations.
Experts, including researcher Ziyad Abu Hayis, report that Temple Mount groups are moving beyond mere visits to attempting to establish permanent Jewish religious rituals within the mosque. This includes efforts to introduce religious items such as the 'siddur' prayer book, shofars, and Torah scrolls. There are also reports of petitions to expand access to the site into the evening hours for repentance prayers.
Palestinian officials and activists have called for a general mobilization to protect the site's historical and legal status. Concerns have been raised regarding the increasing frequency of incursions, which reportedly rose from 7,695 in 2024 to 9,820 in 2025. Activists warn that these actions, often supported by political figures, aim to gradually change the status quo and divide the mosque.
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Abu Na'il · Al-Aqsa Mosque · Haneen Rayan · Jerusalem · Temple Mount groups · Ziyad Abu Hayis
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The number of incursions rose from 7,695 in 2024 to 9,820 in 2025. paltimeps.ps
- [● 2 SOURCES] Groups have launched a petition to allow mosque access during evening hours for repentance prayers. batmanrehbergazetesi.com · www.malatyaguncel.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Temple Mount groups are attempting to introduce Jewish religious items, such as the 'siddur' prayer book, into the mosque. batmanrehbergazetesi.com · www.malatyaguncel.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Palestinians are being called to a general mobilization to protect the Al-Aqsa Mosque. alnaharps.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Al-Aqsa Mosque is entering a period of heightened tension due to upcoming Jewish holidays. batmanrehbergazetesi.com · www.malatyaguncel.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The holiday season runs from September 12 to October 3, 2026. batmanrehbergazetesi.com · www.malatyaguncel.com