Ben-Gvir Leads Israelis Storming Al-Aqsa Mosque
Al Jazeera · world
Hundreds of Israelis, including National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem on September 28, 2026. The incursion occurred during the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, with Israeli forces providing protection. Ben-Gvir stated Israelis are the owners of the site and are on the path to victory. Palestinian officials condemned the act as a dangerous provocation and warned of a potential religious war. Israeli police have permitted daily incursions into the compound since 2003, often restricting Palestinian access.