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Israeli settlers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque compound
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Dozens of Israeli settlers, escorted by Israeli police, entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem, conducting provocative tours and rituals. This occurred amidst heightened tensions and ongoing Israeli military actions in the West Bank. In a separate but related development, Israeli forces arrested at least 20 Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem, including women and a journalist, with arrests escalating since October 2023.
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Key Numbers
20Palestinians arrested
Who's Involved
Israeli settlers
entered Al-Aqsa Mosque compound conducting tours and rituals
arrested Palestinians in West Bank and East Jerusalem raids
Palestinian Prisoner’s Society
reported on arrests of Palestinians
Palestinians
detained in West Bank and East Jerusalem raids
journalist
among Palestinians arrested
women
among Palestinians arrested
Key facts
Dozens of Israeli settlers entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound.
Israeli police protected the settlers during their entry.
Settlers conducted provocative tours and rituals at the compound.
The incident occurred in occupied East Jerusalem.
Israeli forces arrested at least 20 Palestinians.
The arrests took place in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem.
Five women and a journalist were among those arrested.
Arrests have escalated since October 2023.
The Palestinian Prisoner's Society reported the arrest figures.
Dozens of Israeli settlers, accompanied by Israeli police, entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem. Palestinian news agencies reported that the settlers engaged in provocative tours and rituals within the compound. This incursion into the highly sensitive site follows a period marked by increased tensions and Israeli military operations in the West Bank.
In parallel developments, Israeli forces conducted raids across the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem, resulting in the detention of at least 20 Palestinians. The Palestinian Prisoner’s Society reported that the arrested individuals include five women and a journalist. The society also noted a significant escalation in arrests since October 2023, with these detentions targeting diverse segments of Palestinian society.
↳ Why This Matters
Dozens of Israeli settlers, accompanied by Israeli police, entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem. Palestinian news agencies reported that the settlers engaged in provocative tours and rituals within the compound. This incursion into the highly sensitive site follows a period marked by increased tensions and Israeli military operations in the West Bank.
Frequently asked questions
Al-Aqsa Mosque, also known as Al-Haram Al-Sharif, is one of the holiest sites in Islam. It is also referred to by Jews as the Temple Mount.
The settlers reportedly conducted provocative tours and rituals within the compound's courtyards.
Israeli troops raided towns, arrested 14 individuals, and demolished a home, agricultural rooms, and water wells.
What Happens Next
01Continued monitoring of the security situation in occupied East Jerusalem and the West Bank.
02Potential for further statements or actions from Palestinian authorities and international bodies.
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