West Bank & Jerusalem
Netanyahu tours tunnels beneath Al-Aqsa as settlers raid mosque
Image credit: Middle East Eye
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu toured tunnels beneath Al-Aqsa Mosque while hundreds of Israeli settlers raided the Jerusalem holy site over the weekend, Middle East Eye reported. National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir joined the incursion into the compound.
The simultaneous visits by top Israeli officials and settlers marked an escalation of activity at the sensitive religious site, which is sacred to both Muslims and Jews.
