Al-Aqsa at the beginning of the Hebrew month: extensive raids, public prayers, and provocative rituals
With the beginning of the Hebrew month, hundreds of settlers stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque, the Al-Buraq Wall, and the Old City, prayed and sang.
During the morning and afternoon incursions period, 419 settlers stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque, performing prayers individually and collectively, singing, dancing, and clapping in its various courtyards and corridors. The sounds of singing and prayers echoed throughout the mosque, protected by occupation forces. Settlers also formed singing and dancing circles inside Al-Aqsa.
Settlers continue their daily raids into Al-Aqsa Mosque through the Dung Gate, whose keys have been controlled by the occupation authorities since the occupation of Jerusalem, except on Fridays and Saturdays. The number of intruders increases, and the sanctity of the mosque is further violated during Jewish holidays and occasions.
Among the intruders today were rabbis and soldiers in military uniform. Religious rituals, including the "blessing of puberty" and "wedding blessing," were also performed inside Al-Aqsa.
Meanwhile, the occupation authorities impose restrictions on Muslims' entry to Al-Aqsa, especially during the incursion periods.
In the evening hours, hundreds of settlers stormed Al-Buraq Square. After performing prayers there, they set out in a march around the gates of Al-Aqsa Mosque, during which they raised so-called "Temple flags" bearing images of the alleged Temple. They chanted racist songs, slogans, and obscene language, forming circles of dance and singing along the way.
Extremist "Temple" organizations also announced an evening tour of the gates of Al-Aqsa, with the participation of a "musical choir" whose members will wear the uniforms of the alleged Temple priests, known as the "Levitic Guard." The tour invitations featured images of rabbis leading the march with an image of the alleged Temple behind them.
