Al-Aqsa Mosque

About 112 Israeli settlers, backed by a police escort, forced their way into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied Jerusalem. They entered through the Moroccan Gate, toured the courtyards, performed Talmudic rituals, and exited via the Chain Gate, disregarding the sentiments of Muslims worldwide.

Israeli settlers stormed the Al-Aqsa mosque courtyard in occupied East Jerusalem under Israeli police protection, according to Wafa. The Jerusalem Governorate reported dozens of settlers conducted provocative tours and rituals within the compound.

Israeli forces killed four Palestinians in Gaza amid ongoing attacks on tents. They also restricted Palestinian worshippers at Al-Aqsa Mosque and blocked the call to prayer at Ibrahimi Mosque.

Israel has emptied four facilities within the Al-Aqsa Mosque complex that served as offices for the Islamic Waqf, according to a Palestinian monitoring group. The group claims Israel is using security pretexts to target the facilities, which are located at the four corners of the complex, aiming to undermine the Jordanian-backed Waqf and expand Israeli control.

Israeli nationalist demonstrators marched through Jerusalem to mark the anniversary of the city's capture and annexation, chanting slogans such as 'Death to Arabs' and waving flags. The event was state-sponsored and culminated with the national security minister unfurling an Israeli flag in front of the al-Aqsa mosque. This annual assertion of Jewish control over Palestinian east Jerusalem has grown more extreme in recent years.

Israeli police confiscated and destroyed footballs being played by children near Al-Aqsa mosque. The incident occurred in a sensitive religious and political area, raising concerns about tensions.

Israel’s far-right security minister, Ben-Gvir, stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound with protection, drawing condemnation from Palestinians. The incident has intensified tensions between Israel and Palestinian authorities over the sacred site.

Thousands of Muslims performed Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque after its reopening following a 40-day closure by Israel. The event marks the resumption of religious activities at the site, which is significant for the Muslim community.

Record attempts by Israeli settlers to smuggle animal sacrifices into Al-Aqsa Mosque have reached unprecedented levels since 1967, raising fears of destabilizing the status quo. The actions highlight escalating tensions around the holy site, which is a focal point of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Israel lifted a 40-day ban on access to Al-Aqsa Mosque, allowing around 3,000 Palestinians to hold morning prayers at the site. The decision marks the resumption of religious activities following the restriction.