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Part of situation: Diplomatic condemnation of Al-Aqsa Mosque incursions (6 clusters)

Al-Aqsa Mosque sees surge in settler incursions during Hebrew holidays

Al-Aqsa Mosque settler incursions Jerusalem Arab League religious tensions

The Arab League has condemned recent incursions into the Al-Aqsa Mosque, where over 1,300 settlers entered the site amid escalating tensions in Jerusalem. The League characterized these actions as a systematic attempt to change the historical and legal status of the mosque and warned of the impact on regional stability.

According to data from the Jerusalem Governorate, 11,409 settlers entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque during the Hebrew holiday season spanning from Rosh Hashanah to October 1, 2026. These incursions included religious rituals such as collective prayers, singing, and the use of religious symbols, involving Israeli officials including National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Broader reports for the third quarter of 2026 indicate a significant escalation in Jerusalem. The Governorate recorded 27,830 settler incursions into Al-Aqsa and 13,113 individuals entering under the guise of tourism. Additionally, the period saw 139 demolition and bulldozing operations, 357 arrests, 73 deportation orders, and 140 settler attacks in the Jerusalem Governorate.

Entities

Al-Aqsa Mosque · Arab League · Benjamin Netanyahu · Itamar Ben-Gvir · Jerusalem · Jerusalem Governorate

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

  • [● 2 SOURCES] 11,409 settlers entered Al-Aqsa Mosque during the Hebrew holiday season from Rosh Hashanah to October 1, 2026. qudsnet.com · palsawa.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] 357 arrests and 73 deportation orders were recorded in the third quarter of 2026. www.alaraby.co.uk
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Israeli officials including Itamar Ben-Gvir and Benjamin Netanyahu participated in rituals at the site. qudsnet.com · palsawa.com
  • [DISPUTED] During the third quarter of 2026, 27,830 settlers entered Al-Aqsa Mosque. www.alaraby.co.uk
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Arab League condemned the entry of over 1,300 settlers into Al-Aqsa Mosque. alfajertv.com
  • [DISPUTED] 13,113 people entered Al-Aqsa Mosque under the guise of tourism during the third quarter of 2026. www.alaraby.co.uk
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Settlers carried out 140 attacks in the Jerusalem Governorate during the third quarter of 2026. www.alaraby.co.uk
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The third quarter of 2026 saw 139 demolition and bulldozing operations in Jerusalem. www.alaraby.co.uk

Sources

الجامعة العربية تدين اقتحام أكثر من 1300 مستعمر للمسجد الأقصى - تلفزيون الفجر [alfajertv.com]
محافظة القدس: 11,409 مستعمرين اقتحموا الأقصى خلال موسم الأعياد العبرية [qudsnet.com]
11,409 مستوطنين اقتحموا الأقصى خلال موسم الأعياد العبرية [palsawa.com]
تصعيد ملحوظ بانتهاكات المستوطنين للمسجد الأقصى [www.alaraby.co.uk]