West Bank & Jerusalem
3,450 settlers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque since September start
Image credit: Shehab Wire (EN)
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Palestinian information center Mayyun reported Saturday that 3,450 settlers have entered Al-Aqsa Mosque since the beginning of September 2026, according to Shehab Wire. The center said the incursions reflect an escalating pattern of occupation violations affecting the holy site.
The reported entries mark a significant surge in settler access to the contested Jerusalem hilltop, where the mosque stands. The sanctuary remains a flashpoint for Israeli-Palestinian tensions, with settler visits to the compound a recurring source of friction. Mayyun did not provide specific details about the frequency, timing, or circumstances surrounding individual entries during the month-long period.
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