On the 57th anniversary of Israel’s occupation of East Jerusalem, over a thousand fanatic Jews, under police protection, raided the al-Aqsa Mosque. The Jerusalem Islamic Foundations Administration reported that 1,119 Jews entered the mosque under strict security, causing some doors to be closed. The Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs quickly condemned the raid, urging Israel to respect the sanctity of al-Aqsa Mosque.

Ahead of the provocative Flag March, expected to draw over 60,000 participants, hundreds of Jewish settlers began gathering at the Damascus Gate early in the morning. The Flag March is seen as a provocative act by many Palestinians and is closely monitored by international observers.

According to a bilateral agreement, the Al-Aqsa Mosque is under the custody of the Jerusalem Islamic Foundations Administration, affiliated with the Jordanian Ministry of Foundations, Islamic Affairs, and Sacred Affairs.