’Israeli’ Aggressions against Al-Aqsa Continue: 17 Detained in Al-Quds

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"Israeli" occupation forces detained 17 Palestinians in occupied al-Quds on Wednesday evening, as "Israeli" authorities continue to impose restrictions on Palestinians seeking to enter the Holy al-Aqsa Mosque.

Earlier on Wednesday, clashes broke out between Palestinian worshipers and "Israeli" occupation forces at the al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied al-Quds amid visits by right-wing Zionists.

"Israeli" forces fired stun grenades and rubber-coated bullets towards worshipers and chased them out of the compound. Three Palestinians were injured during the clashes.

An "Israeli" police statement said all men under the age of 50 would be prevented from entering the mosque. Though the statement said women would be allowed into the compound, witnesses said all women were denied entry as well.

Late Wednesday, clashes continued in the East al-Quds neighborhoods of al-Issawiya, Jabal al-Mukaber, and alleyways of the Old City.

Seven Palestinians were injured in al-Issawiya as "Israeli" forces fired rubber-coated steel bullets, tear gas and stun grenades.

Four children were detained for allegedly throwing stones.

In Jabal al-Mukaber, "Israeli" forces detained Islam Ayman Salim Ewisat, 12, and another unidentified youth.

In the Old City, police detained five teenagers.

Earlier, police detained seven Palestinians during a sit-in protest in Wadi al-Joz.

Last week, over 60 "Israeli" settlers forced their way into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound under the protection of "Israeli" police after the latter forcibly removed Muslim worshipers from the holy site, attacking some of them with clubs and injuring dozens.

Source: News Agencies, Edited by website team