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Al-Aqsa Mosque: 1,792 Israelis enter compound during Sukkot

During the Jewish Sukkot holiday, 1,792 Israelis entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in East Jerusalem under Israeli police protection. The incursions, which occurred through the Maghariba Gate, involved participants performing Talmudic rituals, singing, and bringing plant offerings into the mosque grounds.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir was present at the site, where he reportedly performed Talmudic rituals and danced in the courtyard. Defense Minister Yisrael Katz also participated in rituals at the Western Wall. The Jerusalem Governorate characterized these actions as violations of the historical and legal status quo.

Simultaneously, National Security Minister Ben-Gvir entered the Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron, which had been closed to Palestinians for the holiday. Israeli security forces implemented strict measures across Jerusalem and the West Bank, including closing roads and restricting Palestinian access to businesses, schools, and essential services in the Old City.

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Al-Aqsa Mosque · Ibrahimi Mosque · Itamar Ben-Gvir · Jerusalem Governorate · Yisrael Katz

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