Israel Palestine Conflict News

Ben-Gvir Leads Mass Sukkot Incursion at Al-Aqsa, Declaring Israeli Sovereignty

On September 28, 2026, Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir led approximately 900 Israeli settlers into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in East Jerusalem during the third day of the Jewish holiday of Sukkot. The incursion, protected by police who closed surrounding streets, involved dancing and singing in the courtyards. Ben-Gvir declared that Israelis are the 'owners' of the site and expressed confidence in 'absolute victory' over Hamas. Palestinian authorities condemned the event as a dangerous provocation, while Hamas warned that such actions are paving the way for total Israeli control of the holy site.