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Egypt condemns settlers’ entry into Al-Aqsa Mosque compound

Egypt’s Foreign Ministry condemned the entry of hundreds of Israeli settlers into the Al-Aqsa compound in Jerusalem. Cairo warned against attempts to change the site’s historical and legal status quo.

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Event / data period: 2026-10-01

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In its October 1 statement, the ministry said settlers carried out provocative acts and religious rituals at the site. It placed the incident amid broader settlement activity and statements rejected by Cairo.

Egypt called for preserving the status of holy sites in Jerusalem and said repeated incidents could heighten tensions in the occupied Palestinian territories and the region. This report conveys the ministry’s diplomatic position and is not an independent on-site investigation.

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Statement date2026-10-01
Issue addressedEntry into the Al-Aqsa compound and reported rituals
Egypt’s stated positionPreserve the historical and legal status quo
Source typeForeign Ministry statement
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