Israeli settlers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque compound on 'Temple destruction' anniversary
Palestinian worshippers were barred from entering the site as far-right Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir joined the storming.
Faheem Ahamad
Individuals stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem, an act that marked the so-called anniversary of the 'destruction of the Temple', according to reports. The event saw Israeli police barring Palestinian worshippers from entering the site.
The number of participants is disputed. One source reported around 1,300 Israeli occupiers storming the compound, while three others put the figure at more than 2,300 right-wing Israelis.
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, described by one source as a far-right minister, joined the storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque, according to multiple accounts. Another source noted his visit to the site.
Israeli police prevented Palestinian worshippers from entering Al-Aqsa Mosque, a verified fact reported across sources.
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