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The Day · Friday 12 December 2025

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Illegal Israeli Settlers Storm Al-Aqsa Compound Under Police Protection

Illegal Israeli settlers stormed Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa compound under the protection of Israeli police. The incursion highlights ongoing tensions surrounding the sacred site. Witnesses described the presence of settlers entering the compound while being shielded by armed forces, in a move seen as deliberate provocation against Palestinian worshippers and resistance.

JERUSALEM – OCTOBER 09: Fanatical Jewish settlers, who are under the protection of Israeli police, storm Al-Aqsa Mosque during third day of the Sukkot holiday in East Jerusalem, on October 09, 2025. ( Gazi Samad – Anadolu Agency )

Illegal Israeli settlers stormed Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa compound under police protection, in a tense development that underscores the ongoing escalation around the sacred site. The entry of settlers into the compound, backed by Israeli police forces, has raised serious concerns among Palestinian communities and resistance circles who view such actions as direct provocations aimed at altering the status quo of the site.

The intrusion into Al-Aqsa compound took place under heavy police deployment, ensuring the settlers’ access to the area. From its side, local sources confirmed that the settlers’ presence inside the compound was facilitated by armed police units who maintained a visible presence throughout the incursion. The coordinated move between settlers and police drew condemnation from various observers who regard these incursions as part of a broader attempt to assert control over religious and sovereign Palestinian landmarks.

Al-Aqsa compound, located in the heart of Jerusalem, remains a focal point of Palestinian identity and resistance. The latest storming by illegal settlers, under the direct protection of police forces, represents yet another chapter in a series of violations that have inflamed sentiments across occupied Jerusalem. Eyewitnesses at the scene reported a heavy police escort accompanying the settlers, further highlighting the systemic measures used to support such actions.

Meanwhile, the repeated incursions continue to deepen Palestinian grievances, especially as these provocative acts occur under the full protection of an official security apparatus. In addition, the entry into the compound by settlers, who are considered illegal under international standards, has been interpreted by local voices as a deliberate effort to undermine the religious and national presence of Palestinians in the holy city.

From its side, the Palestinian resistance has continuously pointed to such intrusions as evidence of an entrenched policy aimed at Judaizing the city. The police protection provided during the settlers’ storming of Al-Aqsa further underscores the complicity of the Israeli authorities in facilitating actions that threaten the sanctity of Islamic religious sites.

Field reports also indicate that the atmosphere inside the compound grew increasingly tense as the settlers, shielded by police, moved through the premises. No confrontations have been reported, but the psychological and emotional impact on local Palestinian worshippers remains deep. For many, this latest incident is one of a long line of provocations that demand international attention and immediate response.

The storming of Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa compound by illegal Israeli settlers under police protection marks a sharp challenge to the resilience of the Palestinian presence in the occupied city. As similar actions continue with growing frequency, the resistance remains steadfast in its commitment to defending its holy sites, heritage, and claim to its capital. The circumstances of this incident reaffirm the centrality of Al-Aqsa as not just a place of worship, but a symbol of resistance and dignity under occupation.

12 Dec, 14:02

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