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Zionist Enemy's Storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque: Ongoing judaization attempts aiming to impose new reality
Occupied Quds – Saba: The storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by extremist Zionists carries messages, the most significant of which confirms the Zionist enemy's insistence on violating the existing status quo in the city and proceeding with its plans to Judaize Al-Quds and impose a new reality on the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque. Zionist Schemes and Rabbinic Efforts to Impose a New Reality on Al-Aqsa Amid clear exploitation of the current Arab and Islamic weakness and submission, the occupying entity is pushing forward with organizing a massive incursion by thousands, led by officials of the entity's government—a major desecration of the sanctities of the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque, the third holiest site in Islam. The dangers facing Al-Aqsa Mosque and the city of Al-Quds are escalating under Zionist schemes and rabbinic efforts to Judaize Al-Aqsa and divide it temporally and spatially, attempting to establish a permanent and direct Jewish presence within it. Al-Aqsa Mosque is subjected to systematic and escalating Zionist violations and incursions, to the point where the storming by Zionist settlers and their performance of rituals in its courtyards or the alleys of the Old City in occupied Quds under the "protection" of enemy forces have become almost a daily occurrence, posing a threat to the identity of Al-Aqsa. Under the protection of enemy forces, Zionist settlers deliberately and provocatively storm Al-Aqsa Mosque during their religious holidays, in a blatant act of desecration against the sanctity of the mosque, violating its holiness in the eyes of Muslims worldwide. Mass Settler Incursions and Flag March On Monday, thousands of Zionist settlers, including ministers in the enemy's government and Knesset members, roamed the streets of occupied Quds and the alleys of its Old City on the 58th anniversary of its occupation according to the Hebrew calendar, in what is called the "Flag March." This march was accompanied by widespread incursions into the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque, assaults on Palestinian citizens, their shops, and journalists, as well as the storming of the UNRWA headquarters in Sheikh Jarrah, where slogans demanding "control and occupation" were raised, according to the official Palestinian news agency. This large-scale incursion comes as part of Zionist celebrations marking the anniversary of the occupation of the eastern part of AlQuds (according to the Hebrew calendar). The Islamic Waqf Department reported that 2,092 settlers participated in the incursions during both the morning and afternoon periods. According to the Palestinian Ma'an Agency, settlers carried out their incursions into Al-Aqsa in consecutive groups via the Mughrabi Gate, whose keys have been controlled by the enemy authorities since the occupation of Al-Quds. The number of intruders came in waves, as the Israeli enemy police had announced that they would allow six groups to be present in Al-Aqsa simultaneously to maximize the number of entrants on this day. During the incursions, Al-Aqsa turned into a stage for raising the flags of the Israeli enemy, with groups of settlers hoisting flags inside the mosque—some placing them on their shoulders, others waving them high in provocative actions aimed at inciting Muslim sentiments worldwide. Settlers Perform Rituals Under Enemy Protection The Zionist settlers performed collective prayers, danced, sang, and recited prayers throughout Al-Aqsa Mosque. They formed various prayer circles and managed to bring in prayer tools to perform their rituals in its courtyards under the protection of enemy police. Extremist Zionist Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir led the incursions, accompanied by several members of the Zionist Knesset. Muslims Barred from Entering Al-Aqsa The enemy authorities prevented Muslims from entering Al-Aqsa from the early morning hours, deploying large numbers of forces at the mosque's gates and setting up iron barriers. They instructed Muslim worshippers to return after 3:30 PM—after the incursions had ended. Continuous Violations Since 1967 Since its usurpation of Al-Quds on June 5, 1967, the Israeli enemy has not ceased its relentless attempts to Judaize the city and its Islamic and Christian holy sites, altering their landmarks through settlement construction and expansion, seizing or demolishing Palestinian houses under flimsy pretexts, daily incursions into the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque, and attacks on worshippers—a clear violation of the "Status Quo" agreement in the city, which stipulates that the situation in Jerusalem must remain as it was before the occupation. What is the "Status Quo" Agreement? In 1852, the Ottoman Empire issued a series of decrees to manage Christian holy sites in Al-Quds, regulating access after repeated disputes. This arrangement was later enshrined in international law under the Treaty of Berlin in 1878, officially known as the Status Quo agreement. Under the Treaty of Berlin, the law expanded to include Islamic and Jewish religious sites in Al-Quds, making the Status Quo agreement in Al-Quds an internationally binding law. Subsequently, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan assumed guardianship over the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque and Islamic and Christian holy sites in AlQuds as part of the Status Quo agreement. After occupying the eastern part of Al-Quds in June 1967, the Israeli enemy entity formally recognized the Status Quo agreement to avoid international escalation and condemnation. However, the actions of successive enemy governments since then have repeatedly violated this agreement. Al-Quds's Legal Status Under International Law The legal status of Al-Quds is based on international law and resolutions of international legitimacy, most notably: - UN General Assembly Resolution 181 - UN Security Council Resolution 242 and subsequent resolutions, including 252, 267, 2334, and others, which called for the Israeli enemy's withdrawal from territories occupied in 1967, including Al-Quds, and the invalidity of Zionist unilateral measures in the occupied territories, including the Holy City—such as settlement construction and altering the city's status and character. In September 2024, the UN General Assembly adopted by majority a resolution demanding that the Israeli entity, the occupying power, "end its illegal presence in the occupied Palestinian territory," including East Jerusalem, within 12 months, based on an advisory opinion requested by the General Assembly from the International Court of Justice regarding the legal consequences of the Israeli enemy's policies and practices in Palestine. Experts Confirm: Israel Seeks to Impose a New Reality Experts and specialists on Al-Quds affairs confirm that the Israeli enemy is attempting to impose a new reality on the ground, asserting that Al-Quds will never be divisible in any form. They also emphasized that the steadfastness of Palestinian citizens and their attachment to their city have thwarted the enemy's plans to Judaize it. While the enemy may Judaize the geographical reality through settlements, walls, and military barriers, it cannot overcome the city's demographic reality. 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Jordan News
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Jordan News
Hundreds of Extremist Settlers Storm Al-Aqsa Compound Under Heavy Israeli Police Protection - Jordan News
On Monday morning, hundreds of extremist Israeli settlers stormed the courtyards of Al-Aqsa Mosque – Al-Haram Al-Sharif – under heavy protection from Israeli occupation police, marking the anniversary of the occupation of East Jerusalem. The incursion included members of the Israeli Knesset and extremist rabbis. اضافة اعلان According to a statement by the Islamic Waqf Department in Jerusalem, more than 900 settlers, along with several Knesset members and radical rabbis, entered the mosque compound through the Moroccan Gate. They performed provocative Talmudic rituals, with one female settler seen raising the Israeli flag and dancing in the eastern part of the compound. The Israeli occupation police reinforced their presence by erecting metal barricades around Bab al-Amoud (Damascus Gate) and the Old City, restricting Palestinian access and movement through intensified military procedures. The Waqf further reported that some settlers attempted to smuggle Torah scrolls into the compound—an act viewed as a serious provocation. Large groups of settlers also gathered in the Buraq Plaza (Western Wall) and near Bab al-Qattanin, where they engaged in ritual dances and Talmudic prayers, heightening tensions. Far-right Knesset member Moshe Feiglin is reportedly preparing to storm the mosque later today. He recently awarded a medal to a retired Israeli soldier involved in the 1967 occupation of Jerusalem. The frequency and scale of such incursions have intensified in recent days, fueled by calls from extremist colonial groups urging mass entry into the sacred site. Additionally, preparations are underway for the controversial "Flag March" – an annual nationalist parade scheduled to proceed from the Buraq Plaza, through Bab al-Amoud, and into Al-Wad Street inside the Old City — all heavily populated Palestinian areas. Israeli forces had already begun installing metal barriers around Bab al-Amoud on Sunday in anticipation of unrest. The provocative incursions and military-enforced restrictions are part of a growing pattern of settler aggression in occupied East Jerusalem, drawing widespread Palestinian and international condemnation.
Roya News
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Roya News
Ben Gvir storms Al-Aqsa with wife, 'Israeli' ministers on 'Jerusalem Flag March' day
'Israeli' National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir stormed the courtyards of Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied Jerusalem on Monday, accompanied by his wife and fellow ministers from the 'Israeli' government, in a move widely condemned by Palestinians as provocative. According to 'Israeli' media outlet Kan, Ben Gvir was joined by his wife Ayala, Negev and Galilee Minister Yitzhak Wasserlauf, and Knesset member Yitzhak Kroizer during the incursion, which came as part of events marking what 'Israel' calls 'Jerusalem Day' — the anniversary of its 1967 occupation of East Jerusalem. Palestinian sources said more than 500 'Israeli' settlers entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound under heavy protection from Israeli occupation forces throughout the day. In one incident, a settler was seen raising the Israeli flag inside the mosque's courtyards, further inflaming tensions. The Islamic Waqf Department in Jerusalem reported that 'Israeli' forces facilitated the settler incursions through heightened security measures, barring Palestinian worshippers and provoking anger among those stationed at the holy site. The visit by Ben Gvir — a far-right figure known for his inflammatory rhetoric and repeated calls for full Israeli control over the site — is expected to draw international criticism and further strain the already tense situation in Jerusalem.
Jordan News
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Jordan News
Extremist Settlers Storm Al-Aqsa Under Protection of Israeli Police - Jordan News
On Thursday morning, extremist Jewish settlers stormed the courtyards of the Al-Aqsa Mosque – Al-Haram Al-Sharif – in occupied Jerusalem under the protection of Israeli occupation police. اضافة اعلان In a statement, the Islamic Waqf Department in Jerusalem reported that dozens of ultra-Orthodox settlers entered the mosque compound through the Moroccan Gate, performed provocative Talmudic rituals in its courtyards, and carried out suspicious tours, all under heavy police protection. The Israeli police also prevented worshippers from entering the mosque through its various external gates, enforcing access restrictions with iron barricades throughout the Old City to secure the settlers' incursions.
Jordan News
18-05-2025
- Politics
- Jordan News
Dozens of Extremist Settlers Storm Al-Aqsa Courtyards - Jordan News
Extremist Jewish settlers stormed the courtyards of the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque—the Noble Sanctuary in the occupied city of Jerusalem—this Sunday morning, under the protection of the Israeli occupation police. اضافة اعلان The Islamic Waqf Department in Jerusalem stated in a press release that dozens of settlers entered Al-Aqsa in groups through the Moroccan Gate. They conducted suspicious tours in its courtyards and performed provocative Talmudic rituals, all under tight guard by the occupation police, who closed all the external gates of Al-Aqsa and prevented worshipers from entering. This was done to secure the incursions of the extremist settlers.
