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Israel says it will stay in Al-Aqsa tunnels

By Drooid · Sep 28, 2026, 2:01 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Israeli Forces Close Shops

Israeli forces forced Palestinian businesses in East Jerusalem to close during the Sukkot holiday.
Over 1,500 Israeli settlers, including Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, entered Al-Aqsa Mosque under police protection on Sukkot.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu toured tunnels beneath Al-Aqsa and said Israel will remain there.
Hamas political bureau member Khaled Meshaal warned the measures aim for total control of Al-Aqsa and urged resistance.

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Jordan Ministry Claims Jurisdiction

Jordan’s Ministry of Awqaf, Islamic Affairs and Holy Places holds exclusive jurisdiction over Al-Aqsa.
Fuad Majali warned Israel lacks sovereignty over occupied Jerusalem and its holy sites under international law.
Qatar’s Minister Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Khulaifi announced a monitoring mechanism to document violations.
Egypt’s Foreign Ministry condemned Israeli escalation and reaffirmed support for a Palestinian state based on the June 4 1967 borders.

History

Historical Context

Israel seized East Jerusalem and the Al-Aqsa Mosque during the June 1967 Six-Day War and, on 25-27 June, annexed the area into its municipal boundaries. The UN adopted Resolution 242 on 22 November 1967, calling for Israeli withdrawal from occupied territories and gaining backing from 78 nations. Today, settler incursions at Al-Aqsa and Jordanian-Egyptian protests echo that 1967 dispute over holy-site sovereignty.

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Israeli Forces Close Shops

Israeli forces forced Palestinian businesses in East Jerusalem to close during the Sukkot holiday.
Over 1,500 Israeli settlers, including Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, entered Al-Aqsa Mosque under police protection on Sukkot.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu toured tunnels beneath Al-Aqsa and said Israel will remain there.
Hamas political bureau member Khaled Meshaal warned the measures aim for total control of Al-Aqsa and urged resistance.

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