West Bank & Jerusalem

Hundreds of thousands of settlers raid Al-Aqsa Mosque

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Published Thursday, October 1, 2026 · 14:06 Jerusalem time

West Bank & Jerusalem

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Hundreds of thousands of Israeli settlers raided the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in recent days during a Jewish holiday, Al Jazeera reported, citing the Jerusalem Governorate. The incursions mark a significant spike in visits to the sensitive site.

The Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem is one of Islam's holiest sites. Settler visits to the compound have repeatedly triggered Palestinian protests and Israeli-Palestinian clashes.