Israeli police impose restrictions on Palestinian worshippers as settlers mark the anniversary of the claimed destruction of the Temple.
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Around 1,300 Israeli settlers entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem, according to reports.
Israeli police imposed restrictions on Palestinian worshippers as the settlers visited the site.
The visits coincided with commemorations marking the anniversary of the alleged destruction of the ancient Temple.
The developments have heightened tensions around the holy site, which remains a major flashpoint in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The incident has drawn renewed attention to restrictions on Palestinian access and growing tensions in occupied East Jerusalem.
