Hundreds of illegal Israeli settlers enter Al-Aqsa compound under Israeli police protection
- On Monday, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir led 900 Israelis into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in East Jerusalem under police protection, with authorities closing streets surrounding the Old City.
- Ben-Gvir declared during his visit that despite the "enormous pain" of the Oct. 7, 2023, massacre, there is "much to celebrate," asserting Israel is "the master of the house" at the site.
- Dozens of Palestinian business owners in the Cotton Merchants Market were forced to close their shops during the holiday, the Association for Civil Rights in Israel reported.
- Palestinian presidential spokesman Nabil Abu Rudeineh denounced the incursion as "playing with fire and a dangerous provocation to the feelings of Muslims around the world," warning that Israel is seeking to ignite a "religious war."
- Since 2003, Israeli police have allowed daily group incursions into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, excluding Fridays and Saturdays, while Israel often imposes restrictions on Palestinian worshippers at the site.
42 Articles
42 Articles
Kuala Lumpur calls on UN Security Council to compel 'Zionist Israeli regime' to immediately cease such deliberate, flagrant violations
The escalation of provocations in the esplanade of mosques adds up to more than 3,200 intrusions in two days, backed by ultra-rightist ministers of the Israeli regime and extremist groups in the framework of Jewish festivities.
UAE strongly condemns, denounces storming of Al-Aqsa Courtyard, warns against escalation
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates strongly condemned the storming of Al-Aqsa Courtyard by Itamar Ben-Gvir, the Israeli Minister of National Security, alongside settlers, under the protection of the Israeli police, considering these actions a provocative escalation and an unacceptable act of extremism.In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) called on the Israeli government to assume full responsibility, condemn these hostile acts…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
