Nearly 450 Israeli occupiers storm Al-Aqsa after reopening since Feb. 28

A total of 448 Israeli occupiers stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem on Thursday, the first day of its reopening after being closed since Feb. 28. An official from the Islamic Waqf Department in Jerusalem, who requested anonymity, told Anadolu that “448 (settlers) occupiers stormed the mosque compound during the morning period and after the noon prayer.” Eyewitnesses said the occupiers entered through Bab al-Magharibah on the western side of the compound, under heavy escort by Israeli police. They added that the incursions were accompanied by violations, including loud singing, dancing, and performing prayers. Israeli police had closed the mosque’s gates on Feb. 28, citing the need to prevent gatherings during wartime with Iran, in line with […]