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Israel’s Far-Right Minister Ben-Gvir Storms Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound
Israel’s far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir stormed Jerusalem’s al-Aqsa mosque compound early on Sunday, The New Arab reported, citing a source from the Islamic Waqf Department in Jerusalem. Ben-Gvir was accompanied by 30 members of the […]
Israeli Storming of Al-Aqsa, Provocative ‘Flag March’ Spark Condemnation
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Tensions rose in the West Bank and East Jerusalem on Thursday when tens of thousands of Jewish settlers marched to Jerusalem’s Old City in the provocative ‘Flag march’. Shop owners […]
800 Jewish Settlers Storm Al-Aqsa Compound ahead of Provocative ‘Flag March’
More than 800 Israeli settlers stormed the courtyards of the Al-Aqsa Mosque early on Thursday, ahead of the annual so-called “flag day” march by Orthodox Jews and Jewish settlers, the official Palestinian news agency Wafa […]
‘End the Nakba’: The World Stands in Solidarity with Palestine
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Hundreds of thousands of people rallied across the world on Saturday, May 13, in spontaneous expression of solidarity with the Palestinian people and to protest against Israeli violence. London, Downing […]
Hundreds of Jewish Settlers Storm Al-Aqsa Mosque amid Rising Tension
Hundreds of Jewish settlers forced their way into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Occupied East Jerusalem on Wednesday, Anadolu News Agency reported. The Islamic Endowments Department in Jerusalem said that nearly 400 settlers broke into […]
Islamic-Christian Committee Warns: Israel to Turn Bab Al-Rahma Mosque into a synagogue
‘The Islamic-Christian Committee in Support of Jerusalem and its Sanctuaries’ yesterday warned that the Israeli occupation is planning to turn the Bab Al-Rahma Prayer Hall into a Jewish synagogue, Quds Press reported. Bab Al-Rahma is […]
Palestinians Condemn Israeli Raid on Al-Aqsa Prayer Area
Palestinian groups Hamas and Islamic Jihad have condemned an Israeli raid on the Bab al-Rahma, or Gate of Mercy, prayer area of the Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem, Anadolu news agency reported. Palestinian media […]
120,000 Worshippers Perform Eid al-Fitr Prayer at Al-Aqsa Mosque, despite Israeli Restrictions
120,000 people performed the Eid al-Fitr prayer at Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied Jerusalem on Friday, despite the strict measures taken by the Israeli occupation authorities, according to the Islamic Endowments Department. The Department said that […]
Quest for Religious War: How Israel is Unifying Arabs and Muslims around Palestine
By Ramzy Baroud By ordering a brutal attack against Palestinian worshipers inside Al-Aqsa Mosque on the 14th day of the holy Muslim month of Ramadan, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu knew very well that […]
Hamas, Russia Discuss Israeli Aggression on Al-Aqsa Mosque
Member of the Hamas Political Bureau Mousa Abu Marzouq discussed the Israeli aggression on Al-Aqsa Mosque and Palestinian worshippers with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov, during a telephone call on Friday, Safa News Agency […]
Jordanians Hold Massive Rally in Condemnation of Israeli Aggression on Al-Aqsa Mosque (VIDEO)
A massive rally was staged in the Jordanian capital Amman on Friday, in condemnation of the Israeli aggression on Al-Aqsa mosque and Palestinian worshippers in Jerusalem, Palestinian media reported. Hundreds of people took part in […]
LIVE BLOG: Palestinian Resistance Responds to Israeli Attacks on Al-Aqsa: Israel Bombs Gaza, Lebanon
By Palestine Chronicle Staff One day following the initial Israeli brutal attack on peaceful worshippers at Al-Aqsa mosque in occupied East Jerusalem, Palestinian Resistance fired rockets at Israel, originating from Lebanon but also Gaza. […]
In Major Escalation, Multiple Rockets Fired from Lebanon towards Israel (VIDEO)
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Multiple rockets were launched on Thursday from Lebanon toward northern Israel, following the Israeli attack on Palestinian worshippers at Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, Al Jazeera reported. According to Al Jazeera, […]
UN Security Council to Hold Emergency Meeting on Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque
The United Nations Security Council is expected to hold an emergency closed session on Thursday to discuss Israeli violations at Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem’s Old City, the official news agency WAFA reported. The joint request […]
UN Special Coordinator Appalled by Israeli forces Beating Palestinians at Al-Aqsa Mosque
United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Tor Wennesland said on Wednesday that he was appalled by images of Israeli occupation forces beating Palestinians at Al-Aqsa Mosque. “I am appalled by the […]
BREAKING: Israel Attacks Aqsa Mosque; Nightly Protests in Gaza, West Bank Calling for Palestinian Mobilization
By Palestine Chronicle Staff UPDATES: Red Crescent: Seven Palestinians reportedly wounded in Israeli attack on Palestinian worshipers in Jerusalem. Al Jazeera: Over 400 Palestinians arrested by Israeli soldiers. Israeli Media: 10 rockets fired towards […]
Israeli Occupation Forces Storm Al-Aqsa after Ramadan Prayers, Expel Muslim Worshippers
Israeli forces stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque on Sunday night and forcibly evicted worshippers after Ramadan prayers, The New Arab reported. According to The New Arab, Israeli forces entered the mosque’s prayer hall after Ramadan’s Taraweeh prayers […]
Amnesty Calls for Independent Investigation into Israel’s Murder of Palestinian Doctor at Al-Aqsa
Amnesty International called on Sunday for an independent investigation into the Israeli forces’ killing of a Palestinian citizen of Israel, Dr. Mohammad Al-Osaibi, at the entrance to Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem, the Middle […]
Israeli Forces Kill Young Palestinian Doctor outside Al-Aqsa Mosque (VIDEO)
Israeli occupation forces killed a young Palestinian man outside the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in the early hours of Saturday, the official news agency WAFA reported. The man, identified as Mohammad Khaled al-Osaibi, 26, hailed from […]
Jewish Settlers Call for Animal Sacrifice inside Al-Aqsa Compound during Jewish Passover
Jewish settlers renewed on Thursday their calls to conduct their ritual animal slaughter inside Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound during the Jewish Passover holiday, known as Pesach, which is set to start on April 5, the official […]
Jewish Settlers Break into Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque during Ramadan (VIDEO)
Dozens of illegal Jewish settlers broke into the compounds of al-Aqsa Mosque on Wednesday morning under heavy protection from Israeli occupation forces, the official news agency WAFA reported. Scores of colonial Israeli settlers break into […]
Resistance and Ramadan at Qalandiya: A Boy’s Tears for Al-Aqsa Mosque (PHOTOS)
By Tamar Fleishman I spent the first Friday of Ramadan at the Israeli military checkpoint of Qalandiya. Despite earlier claims by a spokesman for the Israeli military that Israel will be easing restrictions on Palestinians […]
Hundreds of Jewish Settlers Storm Al-Aqsa Compound on First Day of Ramadan (VIDEO)
Hundreds of illegal Jewish settlers stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque compound on the first day of Ramadan on Thursday under the protection of Israeli forces, The New Arab reported. Al-Aqsa, located in occupied East Jerusalem’s Old City, […]
Palestinians Pray at Al-Aqsa Mosque for Turkiye, Syria Earthquake Victims (VIDEO)
Palestinians have performed prayers at occupied East Jerusalem’s Al Aqsa Mosque for the victims of powerful earthquakes that killed thousands in Turkiye and Syria, TRT World reported. According to the Anadolu news agency correspondent, hundreds […]
Report: Israel Outraged by ‘Irresponsible’ Visit of Western Envoys to Al-Aqsa Mosque
Israel is angry that envoys from the European Union and other Western countries visited Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque last Wednesday, Israel Hayom reported on Sunday. According to the Israeli newspaper, the delegation, which included around 30 […]
Israeli Forces Attack Palestinians in Jerusalem to Escort Jewish Settlers (VIDEO)
Israeli police Thursday night attacked Palestinians at Bab al-Amoud in the occupied city of East Jerusalem, the official Palestinian news agency WAFA reported. Eyewitnesses told WAFA that Israeli heavily-armed police forced Palestinian youths who gathered […]
Foreign Diplomats Visit Al-Aqsa Mosque in Support of ‘Status Quo’
A large delegation of foreign diplomats met with Palestinian and Islamic Awqaf officials at the Al-Aqsa Mosque on Wednesday in an apparent show of support for upholding the status quo in occupied East Jerusalem, The […]
UK Minister Performs Prayer at Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque
Lord Tariq Ahmad, British Minister of State for the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia and United Nations at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), performed prayer on Thursday at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in […]
OIC Condemns Israeli Aggression on Al-Aqsa Mosque, Urges UNSC to ‘Act Urgently’
An Extraordinary Open-ended Meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Executive Committee was held on Tuesday to examine the continued Israeli aggression against Al-Aqsa Mosque, at the request of the State of Palestine and […]
UNSC Criticizes Israel over Ben-Gvir’s Storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque, Takes No Action
The UN Security Council convened on Thursday for an emergency discussion in the aftermath of Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s provocative storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied Jerusalem, the official Palestinian news agency WAFA reported. The […]