Hebron:Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir led an incursion into the Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron, accompanied by hundreds of Israelis, while around 1,000 Israelis entered Al-Aqsa Mosque in East Jerusalem.

According to Anadolu Agency, Ben-Gvir participated in the event to mark the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, with Israeli Channel 14 broadcasting footage of him at the Ibrahimi Mosque. During his visit, Ben-Gvir expressed that visiting the mosque filled him with energy. Meanwhile, hundreds of Israelis joined him in this act.

Israeli authorities had announced that the Ibrahimi Mosque would be closed to Muslim worshippers during the Sukkot holiday, including a ban on prayers and the Muslim call to prayer. The Palestinian Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs condemned these actions as an infringement on religious freedom and warned of serious consequences.

The Ibrahimi Mosque, situated in Hebron's Old City, was divided in 1994 into sections for Jewish and Muslim worship following a massacre. It remains under Israeli control, with restrictions for Muslims during Jewish holidays. Since October 2023, the mosque has not been fully accessible to Muslims even on their religious occasions.

In East Jerusalem, 966 Israelis entered Al-Aqsa Mosque on the same day, according to the Islamic Waqf Department. Extremist groups shared footage of ritualistic activities within the mosque compound, and further incursions were anticipated. The Islamic Waqf Department has consistently called for an end to these actions, which have increased since 2003.

The Jewish holiday period includes Sukkot, which follows Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, and precedes Simchat Torah. Palestinians view East Jerusalem as the capital of a future state, although Israel's occupation and annexation of the area are not recognized internationally.