According to local sources, the settlers entered the site in groups, escorted by heavily armed soldiers, as tensions in the area remain high. The provocative incursion took place despite ongoing objections from Palestinian worshippers and international concerns over the status of the sacred site.

Al-Aqsa Mosque, located in occupied East Jerusalem, is a flashpoint for tensions between Israelis and Palestinians. The increasing frequency of settler incursions, backed by military presence, has led to growing unrest in the region.

Palestinian officials condemned the actions, calling them part of a broader attempt to alter the status quo of the holy site. The Al-Aqsa Mosque holds significant religious importance for Muslims worldwide. (ILKHA)