Hamas Claims Israeli Actions 'Paving Way for Total Control' Over Al-Aqsa Mosque

Hamas stated that Israeli actions are 'paving the way for total control' over Al-Aqsa Mosque, a site of profound religious significance to Muslims. The claim was reported by Middle East Eye on multiple dates, including September 28 and 27, 2026. The sources provided no additional details or context about specific actions taken by Israel, leaving the nature of the alleged steps unspecified.