Conflict & Security
Hundreds of Israelis storm Al-Aqsa Mosque compound during Sukkot
September 30, 2026 at 06:08 PM
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3 reports · 2 in Arabic, 1 in English · over 11 hours
Hundreds of Israelis stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem on Wednesday under Israeli police protection during the Sukkot holiday.
- Jerusalem's Islamic Waqf Department reported about 700 Israelis, including former lawmaker Moshe Feiglin, stormed the compound on Wednesday under Israeli police protection.
- The Jerusalem governorate said Israeli authorities closed the road to Lions' Gate and the entrance to al-Turba Road to ease access to the Western Wall.
- The Jerusalem governorate reported more than 40,661 settlers have stormed the compound since the start of 2026.
- On Tuesday, 966 Israelis entered the compound through the Moroccan Gate under police protection.
- The Palestinian Ministry of Awqaf said 2,468 settlers stormed the Al-Aqsa compound on Wednesday, exceeding the earlier estimate of about 700.


