Over 2,900 Zionist settlers, led by extremist minister Itamar Ben Gvir, stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque, violating long-standing arrangements. Israeli police forces protected the settlers, allowing them to pray at the holy site. Palestinian resistance factions condemned the provocative move, warning against inflaming tensions in the region.
Islamic Jihad and Hamas criticized the visit, accusing Israel of trying to Judaize Al-Aqsa. They emphasized the international community’s silence as complicity in Israeli crimes against Palestinians. Jordan and Egypt also condemned the visit, urging the world to denounce the violation of the holy site’s status quo.
The incident sparked outrage among Palestinians, with Islamic Waqf calling for the protection of Al-Aqsa’s Islamic identity. The visit by Israeli officials reflects a disregard for international law and the obligations of the occupying power. The situation underscores the ongoing conflict in the region and the need for global intervention to prevent further escalation.
Source: Palestinian and Israeli media (edited and translated by Al-Manar English Website)