06.04.2026 07:20
The Jerusalem Governorate announced that seven attempts to bring sacrificial animals into Al-Aqsa Mosque during the Passover holiday, which is considered sacred by Jews, were detected, marking the highest number recorded since 1967.
The Jerusalem Governorate announced that seven separate attempts to bring sacrificial animals into the Al-Aqsa Mosque during the Passover holiday, which is considered sacred by Jews, have been detected. The governorate stated that this number is the highest recorded since 1967.
WARNING OF A "DANGEROUS ESCALATION"
In the governorate's statement, it was noted that Israelis, who have occupied Palestinian territories, have transported sacrificial animals to the Old City area of occupied East Jerusalem. The statement emphasized that these attempts to impose religious rituals at the Al-Aqsa Mosque and create a de facto situation represent a "dangerous escalation."
ALLEGATION OF AI-ASSISTED PROPAGANDA
The governorate claimed that keeping the Al-Aqsa Mosque closed has also been used in incitement campaigns. The statement indicated that some groups are trying to gather supporters through video content and AI-assisted materials.
CLOSED FOR 37 DAYS: TENSION RISING
It was noted that Israeli authorities have kept the Al-Aqsa Mosque closed for 37 days on security grounds, and during this period, efforts have been made to increase control over Al-Aqsa. It was recalled that Israel has kept Al-Aqsa closed for worship since February 28, citing attacks against Iran as justification.
During the Eid al-Fitr, for the first time since the occupation in 1967, prayers were not allowed to be held at the Al-Aqsa Mosque.
CALL FOR 'URGENT ACTION'
It was reported that far-right Jewish groups in Israel have increased their calls for the sacrifice of animals at Al-Aqsa during the Passover holiday, which is celebrated from April 1 to 8. It was conveyed that these calls are supported by AI-generated content.
The governorate called on the international community to take urgent action to stop these attempts, protect Islamic holy sites, and reopen the Al-Aqsa Mosque for worship.