Al-Aqsa Incursions a Dangerous Provocation Under Government Sponsorship, Sabri Says

Sheikh Ekrima Sabri, the imam and preacher of Al-Aqsa Mosque, has condemned repeated incursions into the mosque’s courtyards, describing them as a “real provocation” to Muslims worldwide.

Sabri said the repeated entries offend Muslim sentiment far beyond the mosque itself, framing their impact as an issue of concern to Muslims across the world.

He also characterised the incursions as taking place under government sponsorship, linking his criticism of the actions to the official backing he said they receive.

His remarks centred on the recurring nature of the incursions and their effect on a site sacred to Muslims. The statement did not identify a specific incident or provide details about those involved.