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Al Aqsa Mosque

‘Al-Aqsa Desecrated’ – Sheikh Sabri Denounces Jewish Settlers’ Storming of Mosque
By Palestine Chronicle Staff More than 3,000 illegal Israeli Jewish settlers have stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque in three days, according to Al Jazeera. The former Grand Mufti of Jerusalem, Sheikh Ekrima Sabri has reportedly warned […]

Ben-Gvir Storms Al-Aqsa – Hamas Slams Move as ‘Dangerous Escalation’
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The intrusion was the sixth by the far-right minister into the Al-Aqsa complex since he joined Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government in 2022. Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir […]

Israel Restricts Entry to Al-Aqsa Mosque for Final Friday in Ramadan
Hundreds of elderly Palestinians began arriving at the Qalandiya checkpoint in the early hours of Friday, hoping to reach Jerusalem to pray at the mosque. Israeli authorities continued to impose restrictions on Palestinians’ access to […]

Dozens of Palestinians Denied Entry to Al–Aqsa Mosque, Despite Permits
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Under the new Israeli government restrictions, only men over the age of 55, women over 50, and children under 12 will be permitted to enter the Al-Aqsa Mosque. Israeli authorities […]

Israeli Forces Assault Red Crescent Crews amid West Bank Raids
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli soldiers beat Red Crescent crews, while Palestinians were wounded in raids, and worshippers at Al-Aqsa and Ibrahim mosques faced harassment. Three Palestinians have been shot and injured by Israeli […]

80,000 Worshippers Attend Friday Prayers amid Al-Aqsa Mosque Restrictions
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli soldiers reportedly prevented Palestinians from the northern West Bank governorates of Jenin and Tulkarem from entering Jerusalem, even though they had obtained permits. More than 80,000 Muslim worshippers performed […]

90,000 Palestinians Attend Friday Prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque despite Restrictions
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli authorities restricted entry to the mosque compound to males over the age of 55, women over 50, and children under 12. Despite Israeli restrictions, tens of thousands of Palestinians […]

Palestinian Churches Committee Slams Restriction at Al-Aqsa Mosque
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Committee reportedly said Tel Aviv’s repressive measures were part of “its Judaization project for Jerusalem and its holy sites.” The Higher Presidential Committee for Church Affairs in Palestine has […]

‘Provocative’ – Ben-Gvir Storms Al-Aqsa Complex, Fourth Incursion in a Year
By Palestine Chronicle Staff According to the Masjid Al-Aqsa X page, a project of the Palestine Information Network (PIN), this is Ben-Gvir’s fourth incursion since October 7, 2023. Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar […]

‘Continual Violations’ – Israeli Government to Fund Jewish Settlers’ Storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque
By Palestine Chronicle Staff On Monday, the Security Minister caused an outcry after claiming that Jews have the right to pray at the Al-Aqsa and that if he could, he would build a synagogue […]

‘Dangerous Declaration’ – Ben-Gvir Says He Would Build Synagogue at Al-Aqsa Mosque
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has caused an outcry after claiming that Jews have the right to pray at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem and that […]

‘Retaliatory’ – Al-Aqsa Mosque’s Preacher Banned From Entering Holy Site for Six Months
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “We consider this decision arbitrary and retaliatory against the Sheikh for his national and Islamic role in resisting the Judaization attempts of Al-Quds and the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque.” Israel has […]

‘Slap for Trump, Victory for Biden’ – Ben-Gvir Suggests Ceasefire Talks Be Delayed
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Ben-Gvir also stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem, under the protection of Israeli forces who also barred Palestinians from visiting the holy site. Israel’s far-right National Security […]

‘Our People Will Not Rest Until Occupation Leaves’ – Haniyeh Slams Israeli Flag March
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Thousands of illegal Jewish settlers, escorted by Israeli police, stormed the old city of Jerusalem on Wednesday, as they commenced the annual “Flag March” to mark Israel’s occupation of the […]

From Jerusalem to Hebron – Israeli Forces Kill Two as West Bank Tensions Escalate
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli police said they opened fire on a young man who wounded a policeman in an alleged stabbing attack. A Turkish man has been shot and killed by Israeli forces […]

‘Under Police Protection’ – Hundreds of Settlers Storm Al-Aqsa Compound for Passover
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Jewish settlers’ incursions were carried out under the protection of police, who tightened military measures at the gates of the Old City. More than 500 illegal Jewish settlers forced […]

‘Passover Sacrifice’ – Jewish Settlers Try to Smuggle Goats into Al Aqsa Compound
By Palestine Chronicle Staff This year, the Returning to the Temple Mount group offered financial rewards of up to 50,000 shekels (over $13,000) for those who are able to succeed in carrying out a […]