193 Settlers Storm Al-Aqsa Mosque Under Israeli Forces' Protection

A new incursion into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound occurred today, with 193 Israeli settlers entering the site under the protection of Israeli forces. Local sources reported that the settlers entered in groups, with forces providing full protection during their movement within the mosque courtyards. The operation took place amidst heightened security measures that included restricting Palestinian worshippers' access to the mosque.

The number of settlers involved, 193, reflects the frequency of such incursions, raising concerns about the establishment of a new reality within the holy site. Sources indicated that Israeli forces accompanied the settlers from their entry to their exit, granting them complete cover while simultaneously restricting Palestinian worshippers and preventing some from reaching prayer areas.

Observers noted that these repeated incursions carry dangerous political and religious messages, escalating tensions in Jerusalem and constituting a blatant violation of the sanctity of Al-Aqsa Mosque and its religious significance to Muslims worldwide.

Worshippers and residents near the mosque expressed their rejection of these incursions, deeming them a direct assault on their religious rights and a threat to stability, increasing unrest in the city. Jerusalem sources emphasized that the daily incursions, under force protection, are a flagrant violation of the holy site's sanctity and will not deter worshippers and Jerusalem residents from defending and preserving its sanctity.