Illegal Jewish settlers, supported by Israeli police, vandalized the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem. The site, Islam’s third holiest, is increasingly targeted by right-wing Israeli groups who perform religious rituals there under armed protection. Al Jazeera reports that settlers frequently storm the compound, defying restrictions. Israel allows limited non-Muslim access but forbids prayer. Over 200 settlers were involved in a similar incident on June 25. East Jerusalem’s occupation since 1967 remains internationally unrecognized, and tensions continue to escalate.