Calls to preserve the long-standing status quo at the Al-Aqsa compound are growing after a controversial incident involving Israeli settlers sparked strong reactions across the Muslim world. Reports said settlers raised flags and sang the Israeli national anthem under police protection during a visit to the site. Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey were among the countries that issued condemnations, warning against actions that could inflame regional tensions around one of the world's most sensitive religious and political flashpoints.


Saudi Arabia, Qatar & Turkey Condemn Israeli Settler Incursions into Al-Aqsa Mosque 

Tensions are rising after Israel kept the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound closed, preventing worshippers from entering the sacred site in Jerusalem. The move has drawn strong condemnation from eight Muslim-majority nations, who say restricting access to one of Islam’s holiest sites is unacceptable.

The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation and several governments have raised concerns over religious freedom and the status of the compound. The closure comes amid heightened regional tensions and ongoing security operations around Jerusalem’s Old City.

US-Iran War: Israel Keeps Al-Aqsa Mosque Shut on Last Friday of Ramzan

On the first Friday of Ramadan, Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir stormed the courtyards of Al-Aqsa Mosque under heavy Israeli police protection.

According to Quds News Network, Ben-Gvir entered the compound accompanied by senior Israeli police commanders. The incident took place amid tight Israeli security measures and restrictions imposed on Palestinian worshippers attempting to access the site for Friday prayers during Ramadan.

Ramzan Prayers at Islam's Third Holiest Site Amid Israeli Curbs 

After the Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the al-Aqsa mosque, Saudi Arabia and Jordan slammed the Netanyahu government for violating the international law as the minister offered prayers at the compound of the area, which is not allowed for Jews. 

‘Provocative’, ‘unacceptable’: Saudi Arabia, Jordan slam Ben-Gvir for praying at Al Aqsa mosque

Israel on Tuesday announced that it will not impose new limits on the number of worshippers allowed into East Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque compound during the first week of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

Israel won't impose new limits on number of worshippers at Al-Aqsa Mosque during Ramadan

Jerusalem is on the boil again. The trouble began in the early hours of the 5th of April when Israeli forces stormed inside the Al-Aqsa mosque premises. The worshippers inside the mosque were subjected to flash bangs and stun grenades. Scenes of Israeli soldiers beatings up the Palestinians inside the mosque have drawn widespread condemnation. But a spark of violence ignited in Jerusalem seldom remains confined to this ancient and holy city. And since then Israel has bombed gaza. Hezbollah has fired rockets into Israel from Southern Lebanon. And the spiral of violence in the holy lands is on the cusp of going out of control. This is the third year in a row that violence such as this has been witnessed in the holy lands. Mohammed Saleh gets you the story.

Hezbollah fires over 36 rockets after Israel storms Al-Aqsa mosque | World at War

There has been a fresh flare-up between Israel and Palestine following a raid at Al-Aqsa Mosque during the holy month of Ramadan. In the last 24 hours, Rockets have been fired into Israel, and Israeli planes have struck Gaza. Molly Gambhir tells you.

Gravitas: Israel, Palestine on the brink of another war? | Rockets fired into Israel

The Israeli troops say that the attack took place as a response to a chaos, asserting on how they were forced to enter the compound after mass agitators locked themselves inside the mosque with fireworks sticks and even stalls. The Israeli forces further released a statement which read : When the police entered stalls were thrown at them and fireworks were fired from inside the mosque by a large group of agitators the Israeli police have released a video footage showing what appears to be fireworks explosions.

Israeli police: Entered AL-aqsa mosque to dislodge agitators

Amid the diplomatic tensions over the Al-Aqsa mosque controversy, Jordan's King Abdullah held a meeting with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. According to Jordan's Royal Court, Abdullah told Netanyahu that Israel should respect the historic legal status-quo in the holy Al-Aqsa mosque and not violate it.

Jordan's King Abdullah meets Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, discuss Al-Aqsa tensions

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu won't visit UAE next week, state media reported on Tuesday, hours after the controversy surrounding National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's visit to Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem.

Israeli PM Netanyahu postpones UAE trip hours after row over Ben-Gvir's visit to Al-Aqsa Mosque : Report

Israel's new national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir visited a Jerusalem flashpoint holy site al-Aqsa mosque, known to Jews as the Temple Mount and to Muslims as the Noble Sanctuary.

WION Dispatch: Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir visits volatile Jerusalem holy site

Israel's far-right security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has visited the compound that houses the Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem. There are pictures emerging of the Israeli minister at the holy site. This development's been condemned by Palestinians.

WION News Alert: Controversial visit to Al-Aqsa mosque by Israel's National Security Minister

Ben-Gvir visits compound housing Al-Aqsa mosque under heavy security

The Al-Aqsa mosque has been a flashpoint for quite some time now. Muslims refer to it as al-Haram al-Sharif, or Noble Sanctuary, while it is Temple Mount for the Jews. There have been protests, clashes & riots at the mosque site after Israel took control of East Jerusalem in 1967. But what is the conflict?

Al-Aqsa mosque - Why is it a flashpoint in Israel-Palestine conflict

Jerusalem is on high alert ahead of the Israeli flag march that is set to take place later today, the march sparked warnings of a new escalation from Palestinians in the region. The annual march celebrates the city's unification following the capture of East Jerusalem back in 1967

Violence erupts at Al-Aqsa mosque ahead of Israeli flag march

Jerusalem is on high alert ahead of the Israeli flag march that is set to take place later today, the march sparked warnings of a new escalation from Palestinians in the region.

Violence erupts at Al-Aqsa mosque, rioters pelt stones at forces stationed outside mosque

Hossein Salami, Commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, said on Friday that Israel's actions are creating conditions for its own destruction.

Israel's actions are creating conditions for its own destruction, says Iran Guards chief

In the latest outbreak of violence near Jerusalem's al-Aqsa mosque, which is revered by Muslims and Jews alike, Israeli police fired rubber bullets and stun grenades at Palestinian youngsters throwing rocks.

42 injured as Israeli police clash with Palestinians at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque

Israel is closing its only crossing from the Gaza strip for workers. This comes after three rockets were fired towards Israel. At least 57 Palestinians were injured in clashes at Al-Aqsa Mosque on Friday with Israeli Police . UN has expressed deep concerns over the clashes.

Israel-Palestine clashes: Israel says two rockets fired from Gaza, UN expresses concern

Israeli police and Palestinians clashed again at Al-Aqsa Mosque on Friday after police stormed the mosque. At least 57 Palestinians were injured in clashes with Israeli Police . To get more perspective, we're joined by Meir Javedanfar, a Middle East analyst

Clashes breaks out at Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, UN expresses concern

Israeli police and Palestinians clashed again at Al-Aqsa Mosque on Friday after police stormed the mosque. At least 57 Palestinians were injured in clashes with Israeli Police . To get more perspective, we're joined by Akram Natsheh, Journalist.

Israel-Palestinian clash: Tensions simmer between Israelis & Palestinians again, 57 injured in fresh clashes

Israeli police on Sunday (April 17) arrested nine Palestinians over violence at the Al-Aqsa Mosque. At least 20 people have been wounded in several incidents in Jerusalem amid rising tension during the holy month of Ramadan and the Jewish Passover festival.

Israeli police arrest nine Palestinians over violence at Al-Aqsa Mosque

A rare alignment of Passover, Ramadan, and Easter, a time for family gatherings and prayers for Christians, Jews and Muslims. But the day which should fuel a flurry of celebrations ignited violence and clashes at Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque

Violent clashes erupt inside Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque

Over 150 Palestinians were injured in clashes in the Al-Aqsa compound after Israeli forces stormed the compound. Ghadi Francis tells you how this latest escalation could lead to an all-out war.

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