West Bank & Jerusalem
Israeli settlers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque courtyards under military guard
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Israeli settlers entered the courtyards of Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied Jerusalem on Sunday under heavy protection from Israeli soldiers, Wafa news reported. The incident occurred as tensions remain high over access to the contested religious site.
Al-Aqsa Mosque, located in the Old City, is one of Islam's holiest sites and a flashpoint for Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The compound is administered by the Islamic Waqf but remains under Israeli security control.
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