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Israeli police have once again permitted Jewish prayers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, challenging the historical agreement governing the site and raising fears of a new regional escalation.
Reports from Jerusalem suggest Israeli authorities might take over the Al-Aqsa Mosque, a move experts warn could lead to war, terrorism, or the end of diplomatic ties.
Arab officials convened in Jordan to discuss escalating tensions in Jerusalem, particularly concerning the Al-Aqsa Mosque, following warnings of imminent danger to the holy site.
Foreign Ministers of Pakistan and Turkiye, Dar and Fidan, discussed Jordan's proposal for an Arab-Islamic meeting during a phone call, expressing concern over Israeli actions in Gaza and violations at Al-Aqsa Mosque.
Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, a highly sensitive holy site in Jerusalem. His visit was accompanied by thousands of Israeli occupiers, sparking condemnation and escalating tensions.
Far-right Israeli Minister Itamar Ben Gvir prayed on the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound with hundreds of followers, a move seen as a breach of the long-standing status quo. This action has drawn criticism for violating the delicate arrangements governing the holy site.
More than 2,300 right-wing Israeli individuals entered Al-Aqsa Mosque compound while Israeli police prevented Palestinians from entering for worship.
Israel has banned the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem, Sheikh Muhammad Hussein, from entering the Al-Aqsa Mosque for a period of one week. The reason for the ban was not immediately specified.
Israeli politician Moshe Feiglin visited the Al-Aqsa mosque complex in Jerusalem, where he prayed and sang religious songs with a group of religious Jews, raising concerns about attempts to alter the status quo of the Holy Sites.
Israeli police have begun recruiting far-right officers for roles at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, according to reports. This move has raised concerns regarding the policing of the sensitive holy site.
The foreign ministers of Türkiye, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates issued a joint statement condemning Israeli attempts to alter the status quo at Al-Aqsa Mosque.
Israeli occupiers reportedly stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound under police protection, with Palestinians claiming intensified efforts to Judaize East Jerusalem.
Jordan has strongly condemned the repeated storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli extremists, calling for firm international action to address the violations.
Türkiye has condemned a raid on Al-Aqsa Mosque led by an Israeli minister along with a group of occupiers, calling it a provocative act.
Israeli authorities have prohibited two prominent Palestinian imams from entering the Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem for a period of seven days.
Qatar has strongly condemned Israeli settlers storming the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound and raising the Israeli flag, calling it a flagrant violation of international law and urging action to stop repeated breaches.
Videos circulating on social media show "Zionist occupiers" raising Israel's flag and performing Talmudic rituals and prayers aloud during a storming of Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque.
Reports indicate that the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound is currently experiencing significant pressure and heightened tensions.
Israeli settlers, under the protection of Israeli police, reportedly stormed the courtyards of the Al-Aqsa Mosque complex in Jerusalem on Monday, with an extreme Jewish rabbi performing a religious ritual.
Israel's far-right security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound under protection, prompting strong condemnation from Palestinians.
Al-Aqsa Mosque has reopened after a 40-day closure, with reports indicating that 100,000 worshippers performed Friday prayers at the site.
Thousands of worshippers gathered to pray Fajr as the Al-Aqsa Mosque reopened its doors.
Approximately 3,000 worshippers held morning prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque after Israel lifted a 40-day ban on access, allowing Palestinians to return to the holy site.
Israelis were filmed attempting to bring goats into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem to perform a Passover sacrifice, an act that often sparks tensions.
Former Israeli interim President and Parliament Speaker Avraham Burg revealed in an interview with Tucker Carlson that extremist Jewish groups in Israel have attempted to demolish the Al-Aqsa Mosque at least five times.
Israel’s foreign ministry has accused Tehran of launching a missile that landed near the Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem on Eid, releasing a video and calling it the "true face of the Mullahs' so-called 'religious' regime."
The intercepted projectile blew a hole next to a Sephardic hotel, causing a loud bang in the occupied part of the city.
Jerusalem’s Muslims despair as war shuts Al-Aqsa Mosque for Eid The Straits Times
Palestinians say the move is part of a wider Israeli strategy to leverage security tensions to tighten restrictions For the first time since 1967, al-Aqsa mosque – Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy…
Jerusalem Braces For Unrest After Wartime Closure Of Al-Aqsa Mosque Through Ramadan Via Middle East Eye Israel is set to keep Al-Aqsa Mosque closed through the upcoming Muslim holiday…
Netanyahu may be hiding beneath Al-Aqsa Mosque, Former Egyptian Ambassador to Israel speculates Egypt Independent
Eight Islamic nations condemn Israel’s Al-Aqsa Mosque closure during Ramadan, calling it an illegal and provocative violation of international law. Read More: https://punchng.com/ramadan-muslim-nations-criticise-israel-for-al-aqsa-mosque-closure/
Saudi Arabia leads Arab and Islamic condemnation of continuing Israeli closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque Arab News
Israel cancels Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque amid Iran conflict Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
The Zionist entity has reportedly closed the Rafah crossing and Al-Aqsa Mosque, impacting movement and access in the region.
Dozens of Israeli settlers, under police protection, entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound during Ramadan and performed rituals, despite a ban on Jewish prayer there.
Israel has imposed restrictions on Palestinian access to the Al-Aqsa Mosque during Ramadan.
Hundreds of residents in a Hong Kong public housing estate were evacuated in the early hours of Lunar New Year due to a suspected fire, which was later determined to be a false alarm caused by a cooking mishap.
Israeli settlers resumed a siege on Palestinian homes in the West Bank, leading to Israeli troops intervening to evacuate families and manage the escalating tensions. The incident drew condemnation from the US Ambassador and settler leaders.
Malaysia has issued a strong condemnation of what it describes as continued Israeli violations at the Al-Aqsa Mosque and the ongoing expansion of Israeli settlements. The statement reflects Malaysia's stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that regional crises, including the Gulf crisis, will not divert Türkiye's attention from Palestine, asserting that any violation of Al-Aqsa Mosque is considered an attack on Turkish national values.
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Fourteen Arab and Palestinian groups have issued an urgent appeal to protect Jerusalem and the Al-Aqsa Mosque, citing Israeli escalation. They highlighted attacks on worshippers, targeting of Al-Aqsa guards, restrictions on freedom of worship, and settlement expansion.
Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir, accompanied by 4,200 Jews, entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque complex, a move condemned by Palestinians.
Israeli police restricted Palestinian worshippers from entering the Al-Aqsa Mosque complex in Jerusalem for morning prayers on Thursday, July 23, enforcing age restrictions and forcibly removing some individuals.
Sheikh Ikrima Sabri, the former Grand Mufti of Jerusalem and Palestine and Imam of Al-Aqsa Mosque, issued a statement commemorating the 10th anniversary of Türkiye's defeated July 15 coup attempt, hailing it as a victory.
Palestinian authorities report that dozens of individuals entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound under the protection of Israeli police, allegedly performing Talmudic rituals.
The long-standing convention governing shared access to Jerusalem's al-Aqsa mosque compound is under threat as Israeli nationalists are increasingly flouting the rules.
Qatar and seven other countries have urged an end to Israeli settler incursions into Al-Aqsa Mosque, warning that repeated violations threaten regional stability and peace efforts.
Malaysia has strongly condemned the latest storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque by Zionist settlers, calling the desecration abhorrent and provocative.
Jordan has issued a condemnation of Israeli extremists for storming the Al-Aqsa Mosque, reiterating its stance against such actions.
Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the recent storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque complex, warning that continued violations and provocations could lead to further escalation in the region.
Dozens of Israeli individuals reportedly stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound under the protection of police, an action that Turkey has warned risks escalating regional tensions.
Several Arab and Islamic countries, including Qatar, Jordan, UAE, and Pakistan, have issued condemnations against recent Israeli violations and incursions at the Al-Aqsa Mosque and other Jerusalem holy sites. They collectively denounced the actions as violations.
Pakistan issued a strong condemnation of the storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound and the raising of the Israeli flag within its courtyard.
Israeli police confiscated and destroyed footballs that children were playing with in the vicinity of the Al-Aqsa mosque.
Iran has censured the incursion of Israeli settlers into the al-Aqsa Mosque compound, expressing strong disapproval of the incident.
Outrage after Ben-Gvir storms Al-Aqsa Mosque Kuwait Times
Israel's far-right police minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the sensitive Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem, advocating for increased access for Jewish worshippers, a move that drew condemnation from Jordan and Palestinians.
Tens of thousands of worshippers returned to the Al-Aqsa Mosque for the first Friday prayers following a period of closure. The event marks a significant moment for the community after restricted access.
Approximately 3,000 worshippers prayed at Al-Aqsa Mosque following the announced ceasefire between Israel and Iran, though Israeli police reportedly arrested two Palestinians.
Israel has announced the reopening of Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in occupied East Jerusalem starting Thursday. The sites had been closed for weeks, coinciding with Eid.
Joint statement highlights multiple incidents, like the barring of Muslim worshippers from entering Al-Aqsa Mosque
This article reports on recent developments concerning the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem.
An Iranian missile reportedly struck Jerusalem during Eid celebrations, landing just metres away from the Al-Aqsa Mosque, one of the world's holiest sites, according to Israeli reports.
Researchers say Al-Aqsa Mosque closed in last 10 days of Ramazan and Eid since 1967 annexation ever
Sheikh Ikrimah Sabri, preacher of Al-Aqsa Mosque and former Mufti of Jerusalem and the Palestinian territories, issued a fatwa calling on Muslims to perform Eid al-Adha prayer at the closest possible location to this holy site...
Fragments from ballistic missiles fired by Iran and debris from Israeli interceptors fell around Jerusalem's Old City, including near the Al-Aqsa Mosque, with Israel sharing an image of the shrapnel.
Muslims prayed in the streets outside Al-Aqsa Mosque to mark the holiest night of the month of Ramadan.
Eight Islamic and Arab countries have sharply criticized Israel for closing the Al-Aqsa Mosque during Ramadan, deeming the action illegal and unjust and a violation of international law.
Drone video shows the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem empty on the third Friday of Ramadan, following Israeli restrictions on access to holy sites.
Authorities say the mosque will be closed to worshippers, visitors of all faiths on Friday amid spread of the conflict.
Thousands of worshippers attended prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque during the second Friday of Ramadan, with many others reportedly turned away despite having required permits, amidst Israeli restrictions.
Israel has fortified the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, prohibiting thousands of Palestinian Muslims aged 15-55 from the West Bank from entering Islam's third holiest site during Ramadan.
The first Friday prayers of the holy month of Ramadan were observed at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, marking a significant religious event for Muslims.
• Pakistan asks international community to reject provocative decision allowing takeover of occupied land as state property • EU calls annexation illegal, Arab nations denounce ‘threat to peace efforts’ • Israel imposes restrictions, deploys police around Al-Aqsa JERUSALEM / ISLAMABAD: As Pakistan denounced the latest Israeli move to convert areas of the West Bank into “state property”, the UN chief called upon Tel Aviv to reverse its new, “unlawful” policy allowing registration of the occupied land in the occupied territory as state property. Israel’s foreign ministry claimed the measure, approved late on Sunday, would enable “transparent and thorough clarification of rights to resolve legal disputes” but the move drew strong condemnations from across the globe for its violation of international law. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said this new measure was destabilising and unlawful, according to a statement by his spokesman Stephane Dujarric. Pakistan also denounced the step as a clear violation of international law as well as relevant United Nations Security Council and General Assembly resolutions. Islamabad urged the international community to reject the decision, said a statement issued by the Foreign Office spokesperson. It added that the occupying power continued to disregard international law and its provocative actions undermined the prospects for a just, comprehensive, and lasting peace in the region. “Pakistan calls on the international community to take concrete measures to end Israeli impunity, and ensure respect for international law,” the spokesperson added. ‘Undermine peace efforts’ Arab nations Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar and Jordan also criticised the move as illegal. The measure is “aimed at imposing a new legal and administrative reality in the occupied West Bank” that would undermine peace efforts in the region, Saudi Arabia’s foreign affairs ministry said in a statement. Jordan’s King Abdullah II said the actions “undermine efforts to restore calm and threaten to exacerbate the conflict,” according to a statement released by the royal court. The European Union called on Israel to reverse the move. “This constitutes a new escalation after recent measures already aimed at extending Israeli control,” EU foreign affairs spokesman Anouar El Anouni said. “We reiterate that annexation is illegal under international law.” The Ramallah-based Palestinian Authority called for international intervention to prevent the “de facto beginning of the annexation process and the undermining of the foundations of the Palestinian state”. Israeli anti-settlement watchdog Peace Now called the measure a “mega land grab”. Jonathan Mizrachi, the NGO’s co-director, told AFP that the move would attribute new resources for land registration. “There was a lot of ambiguity regarding the land, and Israel decided now to deal with it,” Mizrachi said, adding that the grey area over Area C land ownership was likely to be used against Palestinians. “A lot of land that Palestinians consider theirs, they will find out it’s not theirs under this new registration process,” he said, believing the move would further the Israeli right’s annexation agenda. Changing demography Palestinians see the West Bank as foundational to any future Palestinian state, but many on Israel’s religious right want to take over the land. The latest Israeli initiatives come in the wider context of increasing attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank, according to rights groups. “We are witnessing rapid steps to change permanently the demography of the occupied Palestinian territory, stripping its people of their lands and forcing them to leave,” UN rights chief Volker Turk said in a recent statement. US President Donald Trump has opposed Israel’s annexation of the West Bank, saying stability in the territory helps keep Israel secure. However, he has held off from directly criticising the new Israeli measures, despite the international outrage. Excluding Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem, more than 500,000 Israelis live in West Bank settlements and outposts, which are illegal under international law. Around three million Palestinians live in the territory, which Israel has occupied since 1967. Al-Aqsa restrictions Israeli police said Monday that they would deploy in force around the Al-Aqsa Mosque during Ramazan, as Palestinian officials accused Israel of imposing restrictions at the compound. Over the course of the month of fasting and prayer, hundreds of thousands of Palestinians traditionally attend prayers at Islam’s third-holiest site. Arad Braverman, a senior Jerusalem police officer, said forces would be deployed “day and night” across the compound, adding that thousands of police would also be on duty for Friday prayers. Braverman said police had recommended issuing 10,000 permits for Palestinians from the occupied West Bank, who require special permission to enter Jerusalem. The Palestinian Jerusalem Governorate said it had been informed that permits would again be restricted to men over 55. Published in Dawn, February 17th, 2026
Under police protection, nearly 600 Israeli occupiers reportedly stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, continuing a practice that Israel unilaterally began allowing in 2003.
Concerns are growing over an 'Islamic conspiracy' against perceived 'assaults' on Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque, following an escalation in incursions by Israeli extremists into the holy site.
Jordan is convening an emergency meeting of Arab and Islamic foreign ministers due to concerns over an 'imminent' Israeli takeover of the al-Aqsa mosque and Dome of the Rock compound in Jerusalem, which could trigger religious conflict.
Pakistan and several other Arab and Muslim countries have condemned Israeli Minister Ben Gvir's incursion into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound. They described the act as unacceptable and a violation of the holy site.
Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir was among 4,200 Israelis who entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque complex, marking one of the largest such entries this year, according to the Jerusalem administration.
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir joined thousands of Jews who entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque complex in occupied East Jerusalem on the Jewish fast day of Tisha B'Av.
Israeli forces reportedly stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound and chanted provocative slogans, marking one of 26 incursions into the site during the month of June.
Israeli forces killed three Palestinians in Gaza and continued attacks on tents, while also restricting Palestinian worshippers at Al-Aqsa Mosque and blocking the call to prayer at the Ibrahimi Mosque.
Following Israel’s occupation of East Jerusalem in 1967, the 'status quo' arrangement was established for the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound. The article discusses the ongoing focus on building the Third Temple over the Al-Aqsa Mosque.
Pakistan and seven other Muslim countries, including Türkiye and Arab nations, have collectively condemned recent Israeli incursions into the Al-Aqsa Mosque. They called for an immediate halt to these actions, specifically citing the entry of Israeli settlers into the holy site.
Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned the storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli extremists, warning that such provocations could escalate regional violence.
Muslims globally celebrated Eid al-Adha with prayers, family meals, and outings, while leaders in various countries urged tolerance, unity, and sacrifice. The celebrations were notably impacted in some regions by high costs of rams and blockades affecting sheep supply.
Qatar has issued a strong condemnation of the Israeli National Security minister's recent visit to the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, viewing it as a provocative act.
Ikrima Sabri, head of the Higher Islamic Council and preacher of Al-Aqsa Mosque, commended Türkiye's initiatives to strengthen ties among Muslim nations.
Dozens of Israeli settlers entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound under the protection of police, as tensions continue to escalate and restrictions are tightened in East Jerusalem.
Israeli settlers reportedly entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in East Jerusalem, where they raised an Israeli flag and performed rituals in front of the Dome of the Rock, violating the established s
Approximately 75,000 Palestinians gathered to perform Friday prayers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque.
More than 200 Israeli settlers, accompanied by a rabbi, reportedly stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound under police protection, according to a Waqf official.
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the Al-Aqsa Mosque complex in Jerusalem's Old City, seeking greater access for Jewish visitors, which drew condemnation from Jordan and warnings from the Palestinian leadership.
The Al-Aqsa Mosque has reopened to worshippers for the first Friday prayers following a weeks-long closure that had barred five Friday prayers in March and April.
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The Al-Aqsa Mosque and other holy sites in Jerusalem's Old City have reopened for early morning prayers following the implementation of a ceasefire in the region.
Sofia University has rejected accusations of antisemitism, declaring itself the target of a "defamatory and discrediting campaign" and accusing the Israeli ambassador of "gross interference in academic autonomy."
The US president has extended a deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz and paused energy strikes for 10 days, with Trump stating talks are 'going very well' as US Vice President J.D. Vance takes a forefront role in US efforts to broker Iran peace; analysis suggests Trump's 'mysterious peace negotiations' do not promise a quick end to the war, and experts explain his strategy of playing for time with new ultimatums and troop deployments.
An Iranian ballistic missile fragment landed near Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque and Western Wall during Eid al-Fitr prayers, with debris impacting a parking lot after Israel's air defense intercepted the main threat. Israel's foreign ministry had previously accused Tehran of the strike.
Police Forcibly Prevent Eid al-Fitr Prayers at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque Haaretz
Israel has launched a new wave of attacks on Iran, including fresh strikes on Tehran, as the US-Israel vs Iran conflict intensifies, impacting Gulf nations and global energy markets, with Netanyahu claiming victory.
True Promise 4 operations by Iran and the resistance axis targeted US-Israeli assets on March 19, while Eid prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque turned violent as Israeli forces stormed the compound, further escalating tensions in the region.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 — Malaysia has called for the immediate reopening of the gates of the Al-Aqsa Mosque, urgin...
The closure of the Al-Aqsa Mosque has led to calls for a collective response, highlighting ongoing religious and political tensions in the region.
A rifle-wielding man, identified as a Lebanese immigrant who lost relatives in an Israeli strike in Lebanon, attacked a Detroit-area synagogue and was killed in a shootout. Police operations were underway following the gunfire exchange.
Malaysia condemns Al-Aqsa Mosque closure during Ramadan The Star | Malaysia
Israel cancels Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque amid Iran conflict Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
columnist Joel Mowbray argued that the claim is both unfounded and dangerous, noting that Chabad institutions and events have historically been targets of antisemitic violence.
Approximately 50,000 worshippers performed the Ramadan Taraweeh prayer at the Al-Aqsa Mosque, marking a significant gathering during the holy month.
Ramadan’s first Friday prayers are held at Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque AP News
As Palestinians welcome Ramadan, Israel is restricting the entry at Al-Aqsa Mosque to 10,000 worshippers.
Israeli police announced plans for a strong deployment around the Al-Aqsa Mosque during the holy month of Ramadan, which begins this week. Palestinians have reported increased curbs and restrictions in the area.