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Al-Aqsa under Siege: Ben-Gvir Leads Mass Israeli Incursion during Sukkot

September 27, 2026

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   Israeli far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir entered Al-Aqsa Mosque compound as 1,143 illegal settlers stormed the site during the Sukkot holiday. Key Developments Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir entered the […]

The Day Al-Aqsa Mosque Was Set Ablaze: What Happened? – Explainer

August 21, 2026

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   Fifty-seven years ago, a fire devastated parts of Al-Aqsa Mosque, destroying a centuries-old pulpit and triggering outrage across the Muslim world. On the morning of August 21, 1969, flames erupted […]

The Ibrahimi Mosque Precedent: Why Palestinians Fear for Al-Aqsa

July 28, 2026

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   Palestinian experts warn that Israeli measures at Al-Aqsa Mosque are laying the groundwork for permanent changes to the site’s historic status. Key Takeaways Palestinian experts warn Israel is advancing plans […]

Ben-Gvir Leads Record Al-Aqsa Incursion as Palestinians Warn against Religious War

July 23, 2026

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   More than 3,000 Israeli settlers stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque under police protection, performing rituals as Palestinian worshippers faced severe restrictions. Key Developments More than 3,000 Israeli settlers entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque […]

Israel Detains Jerusalem Grand Mufti, Bars Him from Al-Aqsa Mosque

July 10, 2026

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   Israeli authorities detained Jerusalem’s Grand Mufti after Friday prayers before banning him from entering the Al-Aqsa Mosque for one week. Key Developments Sheikh Mohammed Hussein was detained after delivering the […]

Palestinian Worker Killed near Jerusalem as Israeli Raids, Al-Aqsa Incursions Continue

May 31, 2026

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   A Palestinian worker was killed near Jerusalem as Israeli forces intensified operations and settlers stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque. Key Developments Palestinian worker Imad Haroun Hamdan Ishtayeh died after Israeli forces shot […]

First Day of Eid: Mass Prayer at Al-Aqsa, Massacre in Gaza amid Raids, Restrictions

May 27, 2026

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   Palestinians marked Eid al-Adha under war, bombardment and restrictions, celebrating the holiday under vastly different realities. Key Developments Israeli strikes in Gaza killed Palestinians hours before Eid prayers, including six […]

‘A Declaration of War’ — Closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque Raises Alarm During Ramadan

March 13, 2026

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   Experts warn Israel’s closure of Al-Aqsa during Ramadan signals a dangerous shift toward full control over the mosque. Key Takeaways Israel has kept Al-Aqsa Mosque closed for nearly two weeks […]

Aqsa Imam Expelled, Youth Killed – Israel Tightens West Bank Restrictions Ahead of Ramadan

February 17, 2026

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   Detentions at Al-Aqsa, a West Bank killing, land seizures, and military escalation converge before Ramadan across occupied Palestine. Key Developments Israel detained and banned Al-Aqsa imam Sheikh Muhammad Ali Abbasi […]

Illegal Settlers Storm Al-Aqsa, Scores of Palestinians Detained in West Bank

January 5, 2026

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   Israeli occupation forces arrested 54 Palestinians, including a child and a journalist, during widespread raids across the occupied West Bank. Illegal Israeli Jewish settlers stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in […]

Illegal Israeli Jewish Settlers Storm Al-Aqsa Compound to Mark Hannukkah

December 15, 2025

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   The illegal settlers reportedly performed Talmudic rituals under the protection of Israeli police. Scores of illegal Israeli Jewish settlers stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem on Monday […]

Ben-Gvir Invades Al-Aqsa Compound Again as Israeli Army Raids West Bank

October 14, 2025

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   The raid coincided with the intensification of Israeli military measures at the gates of the mosque and in the Old City of Jerusalem. Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir stormed […]

Ben-Gvir Storms Al-Aqsa Hours after UK Sanctions for ‘Inciting Violence’

June 11, 2025

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich were sanctioned on Tuesday for having incited “extremist violence and serious abuses of Palestinian human rights.” Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir stormed the Al-Aqsa […]

80,000 Palestinians Attend Eid Prayers at al-Aqsa despite Israeli Restrictions

June 6, 2025

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   Despite intensified Israeli restrictions, around 80,000 Palestinian worshippers gathered at Al-Aqsa Mosque on Friday morning to perform Eid al-Adha prayers. Worshippers traveled from across the occupied Palestine territories to the […]

Hundreds of Illegal Settlers Storm Al-Aqsa Mosque to Mark Jewish Holiday

June 2, 2025

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   The settlers reportedly stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound under the protection of Israeli occupation forces. Hundreds of illegal Israeli settlers forced their way into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied […]

‘Al-Aqsa Desecrated’ – Sheikh Sabri Denounces Jewish Settlers’ Storming of Mosque

April 16, 2025

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   More than 3,000 illegal Israeli Jewish settlers have stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque in three days, according to Al Jazeera. The former Grand Mufti of Jerusalem, Sheikh Ekrima Sabri has reportedly warned […]

Ben-Gvir Storms Al-Aqsa – Hamas Slams Move as ‘Dangerous Escalation’ 

April 2, 2025

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   The intrusion was the sixth by the far-right minister into the Al-Aqsa complex since he joined Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government in 2022. Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir […]

Israel Restricts Entry to Al-Aqsa Mosque for Final Friday in Ramadan

March 28, 2025

Hundreds of elderly Palestinians began arriving at the Qalandiya checkpoint in the early hours of Friday, hoping to reach Jerusalem to pray at the mosque. Israeli authorities continued to impose restrictions on Palestinians’ access to […]

Dozens of Palestinians Denied Entry to Al–Aqsa Mosque, Despite Permits

March 21, 2025

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   Under the new Israeli government restrictions, only men over the age of 55, women over 50, and children under 12 will be permitted to enter the Al-Aqsa Mosque. Israeli authorities […]

Israeli Forces Assault Red Crescent Crews amid West Bank Raids

March 17, 2025

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   Israeli soldiers beat Red Crescent crews, while Palestinians were wounded in raids, and worshippers at Al-Aqsa and Ibrahim mosques faced harassment. Three Palestinians have been shot and injured by Israeli […]

80,000 Worshippers Attend Friday Prayers amid Al-Aqsa Mosque Restrictions 

March 14, 2025

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   Israeli soldiers reportedly prevented Palestinians from the northern West Bank governorates of Jenin and Tulkarem from entering Jerusalem, even though they had obtained permits. More than 80,000 Muslim worshippers performed […]

90,000 Palestinians Attend Friday Prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque despite Restrictions

March 7, 2025

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   Israeli authorities restricted entry to the mosque compound to males over the age of 55, women over 50, and children under 12. Despite Israeli restrictions, tens of thousands of Palestinians […]

Palestinian Churches Committee Slams Restriction at Al-Aqsa Mosque

March 1, 2025

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   The Committee reportedly said Tel Aviv’s repressive measures were part of “its Judaization project for Jerusalem and its holy sites.” The Higher Presidential Committee for Church Affairs in Palestine has […]

‘Provocative’ – Ben-Gvir Storms Al-Aqsa Complex, Fourth Incursion in a Year

December 26, 2024

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   According to the Masjid Al-Aqsa X page, a project of the Palestine Information Network (PIN), this is Ben-Gvir’s fourth incursion since October 7, 2023. Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar […]

‘Continual Violations’ – Israeli Government to Fund Jewish Settlers’ Storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque

August 27, 2024

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   On Monday, the Security Minister caused an outcry after claiming that Jews have the right to pray at the Al-Aqsa and that if he could, he would build a synagogue […]

‘Dangerous Declaration’ – Ben-Gvir Says He Would Build Synagogue at Al-Aqsa Mosque

August 26, 2024

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has caused an outcry after claiming that Jews have the right to pray at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem and that […]

‘Retaliatory’ – Al-Aqsa Mosque’s Preacher Banned From Entering Holy Site for Six Months

August 8, 2024

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   “We consider this decision arbitrary and retaliatory against the Sheikh for his national and Islamic role in resisting the Judaization attempts of Al-Quds and the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque.” Israel has […]

‘Slap for Trump, Victory for Biden’ – Ben-Gvir Suggests Ceasefire Talks Be Delayed

July 18, 2024

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   Ben-Gvir also stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem, under the protection of Israeli forces who also barred Palestinians from visiting the holy site. Israel’s far-right National Security […]

‘Our People Will Not Rest Until Occupation Leaves’ – Haniyeh Slams Israeli Flag March 

June 6, 2024

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   Thousands of illegal Jewish settlers, escorted by Israeli police, stormed the old city of Jerusalem on Wednesday, as they commenced the annual “Flag March” to mark Israel’s occupation of the […]

From Jerusalem to Hebron – Israeli Forces Kill Two as West Bank Tensions Escalate

April 30, 2024

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   Israeli police said they opened fire on a young man who wounded a policeman in an alleged stabbing attack. A Turkish man has been shot and killed by Israeli forces […]

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