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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu toured tunnels beneath Al-Aqsa Mosque as hundreds of Israeli settlers, reportedly encouraged by National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, raided the Jerusalem holy site over the weekend under heavy police protection. The visit came ahead of Yom Kippur, as Netanyahu also joined tens of thousands of Israelis for Selichot prayers at the Western Wall. The events have stoked tensions around one of the region's most sensitive religious sites, drawing criticism from Palestinians who see the tunnels tour and settler incursions as provocative assertions of Israeli control over the compound.