Occupied Jerusalem, June 16 (Petra)-- Groups of extremist Jewish settlers stormed the courtyards of the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound/Al-Haram Al-Sharif in occupied Jerusalem on Tuesday morning under heavy protection from Israeli occupation police, amid ongoing calls for worshipers to maintain a presence at the holy site.

According to a statement issued by the Jerusalem Governorate, dozens of hardline settlers entered the Al-Aqsa compound, conducted what were described as provocative tours, and performed Talmudic rituals inside the mosque's courtyards. The statement added that Israeli police provided tight security for the settlers and closed all external gates of the compound to facilitate the incursions.

The governorate noted that violations by extremist Jewish groups at the site continue, including collective prayers, singing, dancing, and the raising of Israeli flags within the compound.

Meanwhile, Jerusalemite groups have renewed calls for Palestinians to confront and resist what they described as ongoing violations against the holy site.

//Petra// MF

16/06/2026 14:07:35