West Bank & Jerusalem
Settlers storm Al-Aqsa compound on fourth day of Jewish holiday
Image credit: Shehab Wire (EN)
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Dozens of settlers invaded the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound on Tuesday morning under heavy Israeli police protection, Shehab Wire reported. The incursion occurred on the fourth day of the Jewish holiday known as Shavuot, during which settlers performed Talmudic rituals and provocative dances.
The compound intrusions have continued throughout the holiday period, with Israeli security forces facilitating settler access to the mosque's courtyards.
