# 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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- Published: 2026-10-06T17:11:49+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-07T00:51:17+03:00
- 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.

## Data

### Foreign Ministry position

Issues stated in Egypt’s Foreign Ministry statement of October 1.

Methodology: This block records the subject and stated position of a government statement; it is not independent verification of the event.

| Fact | Reported finding |
|---|---|
| Statement date | 2026-10-01 |
| Issue addressed | Entry into the Al-Aqsa compound and reported rituals |
| Egypt’s stated position | Preserve the historical and legal status quo |
| Source type | Foreign Ministry statement |

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## Sources

- [Egypt State Information Service, citing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs](<https://sis.gov.eg/en/media-center/news/egypt-condemns-israeli-settlers-entry-into-al-aqsa-mosque/>) (Source checked: 2026-10-06; Published: 2026-10-01)

## Correction history

- 2026-10-07T00:51:17+03:00: German and Portuguese editions and translations of the data and correction explanations have been added to this article.

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