Settlers storm Al-Aqsa and perform Talmudic rituals on "Sukkot"

Dozens of settlers stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque on Sunday morning under occupation protection, performing Talmudic rituals with singing, dancing, and blowing the shofar on the occasion of "Sukkot," amid restrictions on worshippers and Palestinian calls for steadfastness and resistance.

Dozens of settlers stormed the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque on Sunday morning, September 27, 2026, under heavy protection from Israeli occupation forces. The intruders performed Talmudic rituals in the mosque courtyards, including singing, dancing, and blowing the shofar, coinciding with the Jewish holiday of "Sukkot." The settlers entered through the Mughrabi Gate and carried out provocative tours, amid a heavy deployment of occupation forces around the mosque and the Old City. The forces imposed restrictions on the movement of worshippers and tightened military measures at the mosque gates and entrances to the Old City, hindering Palestinians from reaching and performing their prayers. The holiday continues until October 2, amid Palestinian fears of exploiting the occasion to intensify incursions, increase the number of intruders, and attempt to impose additional Talmudic rituals. In response, Palestinian calls continue for traveling to and remaining at the mosque to confront the incursions, amid warnings of escalating Israeli attacks and attempts to impose a new reality at the mosque. Source: Palestine Online.