# War, terror, diplomacy: What if Israel takes Al-Aqsa Mosque?

https://mins.news/en/item/16953

- DW, 2026-08-08 13:31 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/war-terror-diplomacy-what-if-israel-takes-al-aqsa-mosque/a-78284016?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Reports from Jerusalem say Israeli authorities are taking over Al-Aqsa Mosque, one of Islam’s holiest sites. Experts warn that such a move could trigger a dramatic chain of events. Possible consequences range from war and terrorism to countries breaking off diplomatic ties. The report presents the potential fallout as highly unpredictable if the takeover proceeds.

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