# Al‑Aqsa Mosque entry dispute escalates > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/alaqsa-mosque-entry-dispute > Updated: 2026-08-04T13:15:34.000Z. Sources: 70. Developments: 6. The dispute over access to Jerusalem’s Al‑Aqsa Mosque intensified in late July 2026. After more than 4,000 Israeli settlers entered the compound on 22 July during the Tisha B’Av fast, the incursion was condemned by a coalition of foreign ministries from the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Qatar. The condemnation was reiterated on 23 July, with Turkey issuing a harsh statement and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation describing the actions as “crimes of the Israeli occupation,” warning of forced displacement, ethnic cleansing and potential genocide. The scale of the incursions grew, reaching over 5,400 settlers in the week ending 26 July, including a peak of 4,248 on a day marked by a “Temple Mount destruction” commemoration. Israeli security forces backed the raids, installed a permanent umbrella structure in the eastern courtyard, and tightened controls on Muslim worshippers, limiting entry and closing doors. Jordan’s foreign minister announced an emergency meeting of Arab and Islamic foreign ministers on 4 August, warning of an imminent Israeli attempt to take over the Al‑Aqsa Mosque and the Dome of the Rock. The meeting cited a new recruitment drive for a special Temple Mount police unit and upcoming Jewish holidays as further risk factors, cautioning that any breach of the custodial arrangement could spark a broader religious conflict across the Muslim world. On 4 August, Jordan convened the emergency summit in Amman, bringing together Arab‑League foreign ministers and officials from Turkey, Indonesia, Malaysia and Pakistan. The gathering was prompted by a 23 July incursion in which more than 2,000 right‑wing settlers, led by National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, entered the Temple Mount and performed rituals, violating the status‑quo that reserves worship for Muslims. Jordan’s foreign minister Ayman Safadi warned that such actions could trigger a wider religious conflict. ## Claims - Jordan convened an emergency meeting of foreign ministers from Arab and Islamic nations on Wednesday. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Jordan warned of an imminent Israeli takeover of the Al‑Aqsa compound that could trigger a religious conflict. (corroborated by 4 sources) - On 23 July more than 2,000 Israeli right‑wing settlers led by Itamar Ben Gvir entered the Temple Mount/Al‑Aqsa area and performed prayers and rituals. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The incursion violated the status‑quo treaty overseen by Jordan that permits only Muslims to pray at the Al‑Aqsa site. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Jordan’s foreign minister Ayman Safadi said tampering with the status‑quo could spark conflict beyond Palestine and Jordan, affecting the whole Muslim world. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Jordan expressed concern about a recruitment drive for a special Temple Mount police unit and the upcoming Jewish holidays in September. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Turkey’s intelligence chief Hakan Fidan will attend the summit in Jordan. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-04: Jordan calls emergency meeting over Israeli Al‑Aqsa incursion Jordan convened an emergency meeting of Arab and Islamic foreign ministers after over 2,000 Israeli settlers, led by Itamar Ben Gvir, entered Al‑Aqsa, warning the move could spark a wider religious conflict. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jordan-calls-emergency-arab-islamic-ministers-meeting-over-threat-to-jerusalems-al-aqsa-site ### 2026-07-26: Al‑Aqsa Mosque breached by thousands of Israeli settlers during Temple Mount commemoration More than 5,400 Israeli settlers stormed Al‑Aqsa during a week‑long Temple Mount commemoration, backed by security forces and officials, while restrictions barred many Muslim worshippers. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alaqsa-mosque-breached-by-thousands-of-israeli-settlers-during-temple-mount-commemoration ### 2026-07-23: Arab and Muslim foreign ministers condemn Israeli incursions at Al‑Aqsa Eight Arab and Muslim foreign ministers denounced Israeli settler incursions at Al‑Aqsa, calling them illegal under international law and urging immediate lifting of access restrictions. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arab-and-muslim-foreign-ministers-condemn-israeli-incursions-at-alaqsa ### 2026-07-23: Jordan and Islamic Nations Condemn Israeli Escalation at Al‑Aqsa Mosque Jordan and a coalition of Arab and Islamic states, along with the OIC, condemned Israel’s escalatory actions at Al‑Aqsa, labeling them violations of international law and calling for global accountability. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jordan-and-islamic-nations-condemn-israeli-escalation-at-alaqsa-mosque ### 2026-07-23: Turkey condemns Israeli forced entry into Al‑Aqsa Mosque Turkey’s Foreign Ministry denounced the Israeli minister‑led forced entry of settlers into Jerusalem’s Al‑Aqsa Mosque, calling it a provocative breach of the site’s historic status. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-condemns-israeli-forced-entry-into-alaqsa-mosque ### 2026-07-22: Al‑Aqsa Mosque stormed by Israeli settlers, condemned by eight Arab states Thousands of Israeli settlers, led by Itamar Ben‑Gvir, entered the Al‑Aqsa/Temple Mount on Tisha B’Av, breaching the status‑quo and prompting condemnation from eight Arab and Muslim‑majority states. 59 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trabzon-protesters-oppose-alleged-israeli-attack-on-alaqsa-mosque --- Cite as: Al‑Aqsa Mosque entry dispute escalates. 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