West Bank & Jerusalem
Israeli occupation of Al-Aqsa enters dangerous phase, analyst warns
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Dr. Hassan Khater warned that activities at the Al-Aqsa Mosque during current and upcoming Jewish holidays represent a significant escalation that threatens serious consequences for the future of the mosque, Shehab Wire reported. Khater cautioned that developments over the current month and the next pose grave risks to the site, which Muslims consider the first qibla and third holiest sanctuary in Islam.
The analyst's warning comes as tensions around the mosque remain high during the holiday period, with Israeli actions at the site continuing to draw criticism from Palestinian officials and observers.
