632 Israeli Settlers Storm Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound
This development marks a significant violation of the decades-old status quo
632 Israeli settlers entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem, on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, as reported by Al Jazeera and the Palestinian News Agency.
The settlers were protected by Israeli police during their incursion, which included performing Talmudic rituals and conducting provocative tours within the mosque’s courtyard.
his event marks a significant violation of the decades-old status quo that traditionally permits only Muslim prayers at the site. Local sources indicated that the settlers’ actions were part of a broader trend of provocations against Palestinian worshippers.
Concurrently, Israeli police imposed restrictions preventing Palestinians from entering the Old City, including access to the Al-Aqsa Mosque. This has raised tensions between the Israeli settlers and Palestinian Muslims present at the site.
The Al-Aqsa Mosque is regarded as the third holiest site in Islam, while Jews refer to it as the Temple Mount, claiming historical ties to the area. The ongoing tensions surrounding this site are reflective of broader conflicts in the region, particularly regarding access and rights to sacred spaces.
