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 reported across sources.
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The number of individuals participating in the incursions into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound remains disputed, with reports citing figures ranging from over 1,000 to more than 4,200 participants. Amid these developments, Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir reportedly declared 'We are in charge,' while a small number of individuals were arrested for unauthorized prayer. Additionally, various international entities, including the United Nations, Jordan, and a coalition of eight nations led by Türkiye, have condemned the incursions as a dangerous violation of the site's status quo and international law.
Authorities report disputed figures regarding the number of participants, with estimates of Israeli individuals entering the compound ranging from over 1,000 to more than 4,200. Amid these mass incursions, multiple countries, including Türkiye, have issued formal condemnations, labeling the event a flagrant violation of international law and a threat to the status quo. Furthermore, reports indicate that several individuals were arrested for attempting to conduct prayers at the site, while Ben-Gvir publicly asserted that 'We are in charge.'
