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Israeli settlers storm Al-Aqsa in latest targeting of East Jerusalem sites

Israeli settlers and government officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, have entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in East Jerusalem. Netanyahu toured tunnels beneath the site while Ben-Gvir conducted a raid. Arab states and Hamas have condemned these actions as provocative incursions. Simultaneously, thousands of Israelis accessed the Western Wall plaza under heavy security. Ekrima Sabri stated these activities during Jewish holidays are intended to assert Israeli sovereignty over the holy site.

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  • ✓ Arab nations condemned Itamar Ben-Gvir's entry into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound.
  • ✓ Benjamin Netanyahu and Itamar Ben-Gvir entered the Al-Aqsa holy site.
  • ✓ Thousands of Israelis entered the Western Wall plaza under tight security.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 6 independent reporting domains (80% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Benjamin Netanyahu and Itamar Ben-Gvir entered the Al-Aqsa site and its underground tunnels.

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  1. Israeli Officials and Settlers Enter Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound

    Israeli settlers and government officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, have entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in East Jerusalem. Netanyahu toured tunnels beneath the site while Ben-Gvir conducted a raid. Arab states and Hamas have condemned these actions as provocative incursions. Simultaneously, thousands of Israelis accessed the Western Wall plaza under heavy security. Ekrima Sabri stated these activities during Jewish holidays are intended to assert Israeli sovereignty over the holy site.

    Why it matters

    The Al-Aqsa Mosque is one of the holiest sites in Islam and a frequent flashpoint for conflict in Jerusalem. Tensions often rise during Jewish holidays when access to the Temple Mount area is contested. Control over East Jerusalem remains a central dispute in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

    What is confirmed

    • Arab nations condemned Itamar Ben-Gvir's entry into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound.
    • Benjamin Netanyahu and Itamar Ben-Gvir entered the Al-Aqsa holy site.
    • Thousands of Israelis entered the Western Wall plaza under tight security.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Benjamin Netanyahu toured tunnels beneath Al-Aqsa.
    • Israeli settlers stormed Al-Aqsa as part of a pattern of targeting East Jerusalem sites.
    • Israeli activities during Jewish holidays aim to assert sovereignty over Al-Aqsa.

    What to watch next

    • Official responses from the Jordanian custodianship of the site
    • Reports of security clashes or protests in East Jerusalem
    • Further diplomatic statements from the Arab League
    Sources used for this update (6)
    1. Al Jazeera — Israeli settlers storm Al-Aqsa in latest targeting of East Jerusalem sites
    2. Anadolu Ajansı — Arab states condemn Ben-Gvir’s Al-Aqsa visit as Hamas denounces Netanyahu’s entry into holy site
    3. TRT World — Arab nations condemn Ben-Gvir's provocative incursion into Al-Aqsa Mosque compound
    4. hurriyetdailynews.com — Thousands of Israelis enter Western Wall plaza amid tight security
    5. Middle East Monitor — Ekrima Sabri says Israeli activities during Jewish holidays aim to assert Sovereignty over Al-Aqsa
    6. Middle East Eye — Netanyahu tours tunnels beneath Al-Aqsa as Ben Gvir raids Jerusalem holy site
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