British Far-Right Activist Tommy Robinson Blocked from Al-Aqsa After Faking Muslim Identity
Occupied Jerusalem | October 26, 2025 | PIC
A far-right British activist known for his anti-Islam rhetoric, Tommy Robinson, attempted to enter the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied Jerusalem by pretending to be a Muslim — but failed after being questioned by Palestinian guards.
According to reports and videos circulating on social media, Robinson — whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon — was seen in occupied East Jerusalem alongside Avi Yemini, an Australian-Israeli extremist, and Ridvan Aydemir, a Turkish-origin former Muslim YouTuber.
Turkey’s Anadolu News Agency reported that in one video, Robinson appeared with the far-right Israeli rabbi Yehuda Glick inside the Al-Aqsa compound, where Glick was seen explaining the site’s history to him. Moments later, Robinson tried to enter the mosque itself.
At the mosque’s entrance, a Palestinian guard asked for his identification and faith. Robinson claimed, “Yes, I am Muslim.” The guard then asked him to recite Surah Al-Fatiha to prove it — a request Robinson could not fulfill. His companion Ridvan Aydemir then stepped in and recited the Surah fluently in Arabic.
Following this, the guards allowed only Aydemir to enter the mosque while denying Robinson entry. Despite Robinson’s protests — claiming that Aydemir was his “sheikh” — the guards made it clear that Al-Aqsa Mosque is reserved exclusively for Muslim worshippers and asked both men to stop recording videos.
In another clip, a guard was heard explaining that “for political reasons, non-Muslims are not permitted to enter the mosque.”
Later, Robinson’s team falsely presented the incident online as a “ban on visiting the mosque,” but the Islamic Waqf Administration clarified that Al-Aqsa Mosque remains closed to non-Muslim visitors and is open only for Muslim worship.
During his visit to Israel, Robinson met with several far-right Zionist figures and made provocative remarks supporting Israeli attacks on Gaza. He also used hateful and racist language against Arabs, sparking outrage among British Muslims and anti-racism Jewish groups in the UK.
The incident highlights the increasing religious provocation under Israeli occupation and ongoing attempts to undermine the sanctity of the Al-Aqsa Mosque, one of Islam’s holiest sites.
