Al-Aqsa under pressure as Jewish nationalist prayers challenge the status quo
Jerusalem's al‑Aqsa compound faces renewed strain as far‑right Israeli figures publicly pray and advocate greater Jewish access, challenging the long‑standing Status Quo that reserves the site for Muslim worship. While the government says there are no changes and non‑Muslims may visit, experts warn that altering governance or allowing broader Jewish prayer could provoke renewed violence, drawing international concern from Jordan, Gulf states, Egypt and others.
