Record animal sacrifice attempts at Al-Aqsa prompt status quo fears
Al Jazeera·4h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Israeli settlers made seven attempts to smuggle animal sacrifices into Al-Aqsa Mosque during Passover, the highest number since 1967. The compound was sealed for 40 days. Settlers successfully reached Old City borders twice with goats or sheep before being stopped. Police detained at least 14 Jewish worshippers on April 1. Experts argue detentions mask long-term encroachment strategy. Under status quo agreements, non-Muslims cannot perform religious rituals at the site.
Key Entities
Israeli settlersAl-Aqsa MosquePassover festivalPalestinian AuthorityTemple Mount groupsJerusalemSuhail KhaliliehWaqfJordan