As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, groups of settlers have entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound through the Mughrabi Gate, heavily guarded by Israeli police. This has become a daily occurrence for years, where settlers perform Jewish rituals in the sacred site. Israeli media reports indicated that authorities have decided to extend morning visit hours for Jewish incursions by an additional hour each day throughout Ramadan.

In a move that restricts access for many families, the Israeli army announced that the political leadership has approved a plan allowing only 10,000 Palestinians from the West Bank to attend Friday prayers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque during Ramadan, requiring daily permits and prior security clearance. The new conditions primarily affect women over 50 and men over 55, along with children under 12 accompanied by first-degree relatives, effectively excluding a large section of the youth population from participating in prayers during this significant religious period.

Sheikh Ikrima Sabri, the imam and preacher at Al-Aqsa Mosque, commented on these developments, emphasizing that the increased duration of incursions demonstrates "malicious ambitions" toward control of the Al-Aqsa Mosque. He equates the ongoing restrictions and settler activities to a significant threat against the Islamic presence at one of the holiest sites for Muslims, highlighting the tensions surrounding religious rights and access during Ramadan.