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Categories: POLITICS

Al‑Aqsa Mosque access tensions and settler raids

Entities: Al-Aqsa Mosque · Jerusalem · Palestinian worshippers · Palestinian civilians · Israeli settlers

Overview

In June 2026 Israeli police and military entered the Al‑Aqsa Mosque compound dozens of times, sealed entrances, obstructed the call to prayer at the adjacent Haram al‑Ibrahim Mosque 84 times and began construction of a roof over the courtyard without consulting worshippers. The Palestinian Ministry of Waqf reported additional incidents, including fires at two northern West Bank mosques and a raid on Hebron’s Re’s Mosque where Israeli flags were raised. These actions were framed by Israeli officials as security measures, while Palestinian authorities appealed for international intervention to protect the holy sites. By early July, despite intensified restrictions, Palestinian organizers mobilised more than 70,000 worshippers for the Friday prayer on 27 May, deliberately assembling to demonstrate a continued presence at Al‑Aqsa. Israeli security forces conducted identity checks, turning away many young men and allowing mainly elderly worshippers to enter. The gathering highlighted the ongoing friction: Palestinians seeking to maintain visible religious activity, and Israeli authorities maintaining tighter security and limiting access. On 21 July Jerusalem’s municipal authorities warned that extremist settler groups were planning the largest coordinated entry into the compound, targeting around 5,000 settlers on 23 July, coinciding with a “Temple Destruction” anniversary and a Knesset meeting. Palestinian factions condemned the plan and called on Muslims to defend the mosque; Israeli police increased patrols and further restricted Muslim access. On 30 July thousands of Palestinians attended the congregational prayer at Al‑Aqsa despite reinforced Israeli troops around the Old City. Sheikh Sabri marked the ninth anniversary of the 2017 Bab al‑Esbat resistance, denouncing what he called “increasing violations” by Israeli authorities. The site, which had been closed after Israel cited attacks on Iran on 28 February and reopened on 9 April following a 41‑day shutdown, remains subject to tight worshipper restrictions.

Timeline

  1. about 6 hours ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Jerusalem sees surge in settler raids, killings and arrests in July 2026

    In July 2026, three Palestinians were killed, 15 injured, 115 arrested, and about 10,000 settlers stormed Al‑Aqsa Mosque as Israel intensified demolitions and property seizures in Jerusalem.

  2. 3 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem draws thousands of Palestinian worshippers amid Israeli security clampdown

    Thousands prayed at Al‑Aqsa as Israeli forces tightened security; Sheikh Sabri commemorated the Bab al‑Esbat resistance and urged Muslim solidarity.

  3. 12 days ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Jerusalem warns of planned 5,000‑settler raid on Al Aqsa during Temple anniversary

    Jerusalem warns that extremist settler groups plan a 5,000‑person raid on Al Aqsa Thursday, linked to the “Temple Destruction anniversary,” amid heightened police restrictions and Palestinian opposition.

  4. 23 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    70,000 Palestinians Pray at Al‑Aqsa as Israeli Limits Intensify

    Around 70,000 Palestinians attended Friday prayer at Jerusalem’s Al‑Aqsa mosque despite Israeli security restrictions, with organizers urging mass presence to safeguard the site.

  5. 28 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Israel carries out 26 June raids on Al‑Aqsa Mosque and blocks prayer calls 84 times

    Israeli forces raided Al‑Aqsa 26 times in June and blocked prayers at Al‑Haram al‑Ibrahim 84 times, with additional mosque invasions and flag hoistings reported.

Sources

1956.mandiner.hu · alnas.fr · alqudsnews.net · f5haber.com · forceofnature.com · haber7.com · haksozhaber.net · m.haber7.com · minanews.net · pnn.ps · risalehaber.com · shms.ps · tr.shafaqna.com · tr724.com · wa-gulf.com

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