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Excavations Under Al-Aqsa Mosque Spark Controversy and Concern

9/3/2025

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The Palestinian Jerusalem Governorate alleges that Israeli excavations under Al-Aqsa Mosque harm Islamic heritage and historical identity.
Leaked videos suggest illegal excavation activities jeopardizing the mosque's structural integrity.
Israeli officials maintain that the excavations are overseen by the Israel Antiquities Authority, despite UNESCO's concerns.

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The Palestinian Jerusalem Governorate alleges that Israeli excavations under Al-Aqsa Mosque harm Islamic heritage and historical identity.
Leaked videos suggest illegal excavation activities jeopardizing the mosque's structural integrity.
Israeli officials maintain that the excavations are overseen by the Israel Antiquities Authority, despite UNESCO's concerns.