A leaked U.S.–Israeli plan would replace Jordanian custodianship of al-Aqsa Mosque with a “multi-religious” framework under Israeli control, amid ongoing erosion of the existing status quo through expanded settler access and tightening police authority.

Itamar Ben-Gvir has massively expanded gun rights for Jewish settlers in Jerusalem and the West Bank, fueling settler violence and endangering Palestinians.

As tensions rise between the U.S., "Israel," and Iran, the war is increasingly framed not just as a geopolitical struggle but as one with deep religious and ideological stakes.

During Ramadan 2026, “Israel” intensified control over al-Aqsa and Jerusalem, restricting Palestinians and advancing settlement expansion.

“Israel” is using WhatsApp to digitally bar Palestinians from al-Aqsa Mosque, rapidly expanding restrictions ahead of Ramadan in an unprecedented and widely criticized escalation.