The Islamic Council warned: Israel wants to change the status of Al-Aqsa in favor of the Jews
The Jerusalem Islamic Council has expressed serious concern over Israel's plans to change the status quo of Al-Aqsa Mosque, one of the holiest sites for Muslims. According to the council's statement, the Israeli government intends to give Jewish settlers more rights and access to the holy site.
Al-Aqsa Mosque, located in the Old City of Jerusalem, is the third holiest site in Islam and is managed by the Muslim Foundation. But in recent years, tensions have risen around the compound as Jewish groups seek access to what they call the Temple Mount.
According to the Islamic Council, the Israeli government plans to ease restrictions on Jewish pilgrims, which could lead to a reversal of the current status quo. This has raised serious concerns among Palestinians and the Muslim community, who see the move as an attempt to gradually change the character of the holy site.
The current situation is already tense. There are regular incidents of Jewish settlers entering the mosque area under the protection of the Israeli police. The Palestinians consider this a provocation. Hundreds of Jewish settlers stormed the Al-Aqsa compound during the Sukkot holiday last week, causing protests among Palestinians.
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