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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.

via Al Jazeera|

#al-aqsa-mosque #east-jerusalem #hamas

middle-east23 days ago•1 min saved

Smotrich demands Gaza-style military campaign in West Bank amid new closures

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for a full-scale military operation in the occupied West Bank, explicitly urging the army to replicate its actions in Gaza to dismantle the Palestinian Authority. This statement coincides with a week-long comprehensive military closure of the West Bank for the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, which restricts Palestinian movement until October 3. The remarks come as settler violence reaches a 20-year high, with over 1,330 attacks recorded in the first half of 2026.

via Al Jazeera|

#israel #middle-east #palestinian-authority

world10 months ago•2 min saved

Sydney University Fires Lecturer Over Anti-Semitic Remarks and Harassment

A University of Sydney staffer was charged with harassment and antisemitic comments after yelling at Jewish students and staff during a Sukkot event, calling them 'parasites' and making offensive remarks. She was suspended and is set to appear in court, amid concerns over rising antisemitism on Australian campuses.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#antisemitism #harassment #jewish-students

conflictreligious-tensions3 years ago•3 min saved

Israeli Settlers' Provocative Invasion of Al-Aqsa Mosque During Sukkot

Israeli settlers have been storming the Al-Aqsa Mosque complex in occupied East Jerusalem during the weeklong holiday of Sukkot, attempting to perform "Talmudic rituals" despite Jewish law forbidding entry to the sacred site. The incursions have led to age restrictions on Palestinians entering the mosque, the closure of Palestinian stores in the Old City, and tensions with the Christian community. Israeli police have arrested five people suspected of spitting towards Christians or churches, highlighting the growing complaints of hostile gestures against Christians in the area.

via Al Jazeera English|

#al-aqsa-mosque #conflictreligious-tensions #israeli-settlers

religious-intolerance3 years ago•1 min saved

Religious Tensions Escalate as Spitting Attacks Target Christian Worshippers in Jerusalem

Numerous incidents of Jews spitting on or near Christian worshippers in Jerusalem's Old City have been captured on video, indicating a rise in these attacks. The incidents come as tens of thousands of Jews visit Jerusalem during the Sukkot holiday.

via Haaretz|

#christians #jerusalem #jews