Netanyahu visits Western Wall tunnels as settlers storm Al-Aqsa on Yom Kippur
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited tunnels beneath occupied East Jerusalem on Saturday, releasing footage of Jewish prayers at the Western Wall. The visit coincided with settler incursions into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, where about 570 settlers performed rituals on Sunday. Palestinian officials and Hamas condemned the actions.
Key Facts
- About 570 settlers stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound by 10am local time on Sunday, according to the Palestinian Jerusalem governorate.
- Netanyahu released videos on Instagram showing him performing Selichot prayers at the Western Wall from behind bulletproof glass.
- National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and others stormed the Al-Aqsa compound on Thursday for Yom Kippur.
- Hamas strongly condemned the incursions in a statement on its official Telegram channel.
Netanyahu's Tunnel Visit
Netanyahu visited a labyrinth of tunnels below occupied East Jerusalem on Saturday. He was accompanied by several government ministers and thousands of Israeli settlers. Footage showed him performing rituals from behind bulletproof glass and passing through excavation tunnels with his wife Sara. In a video, Netanyahu said, "We are here very close to the Holy of Holies. We are here, and we will always remain here."
Settler Incursions and Reactions
The Palestinian Jerusalem governorate reported that about 570 settlers stormed the Al-Aqsa courtyards by 10am local time on Sunday. Settlers performed Talmudic rituals and "epic prostrations" to mark Yom Kippur. Hamas strongly condemned the incursions in a press statement on its official Telegram channel.
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