Al-Aqsa Mosque and its surrounding compound in Jerusalem, known as Haram al-Sharif to Muslims and the Temple Mount to Jews, is one of the world’s most sensitive religious sites. Al-Aqsa Mosque: Israeli settlers storm religious siteYesterday, saw almost 300 extremist settlers storm the mosque in the morning, while another 120 entered in the afternoon. For Muslims, Al-Aqsa is the third holiest site after Mecca and Medina. The Western Wall, adjacent to the compound, remains a focus for Jewish prayer, while Jewish law traditionally restricts entry onto the Temple Mount itself, due to its sanctity. In the past, incidents surrounding Al-Aqsa have triggered mass protests, diplomatic crises, and even armed clashes in and around Jerusalem.