The preacher of Al-Aqsa Mosque, Sheikh Ekrima Sabri, affirmed yesterday that the Israeli occupation is "seeking to impose its hegemony on Al-Aqsa Mosque," adding and that "our Palestinian people will not allow it to be harmed or touched."

Israel will not succeed in implementing its goals of Judaising the mosque, he continued, adding that it has no right to Al-Aqsa Mosque, and that Muslims will remain present in the mosque to thwart Israeli plans.
Al-Aqsa is for Muslims, Sheikh Sabri said, adding that all Muslims must protect, rebuild and defend the mosque.
Al-Aqsa witnesses near daily violations and incursions by Israeli settlers under the protection of Israeli occupation forces.