’Israeli’ Forces Storm Al-Aqsa: Dozens of Worshipers Injured

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Dozens of "Israeli" soldiers, undercover forces and police officers invaded the yards of the Holy al-Aqsa Mosque, in occupied East a-Quds, and fired gas bombs and concussion grenades at local worshiper causing dozens of injuries.

Eyewitnesses said the soldiers completely surrounded the mosque, and invaded its yards, mainly from the al-Magharba Gate, and that the soldiers also surrounded the al-Qebly Mosque, and chased dozens of worshipers.

Hundreds of Palestinians flocked to the mosque, especially after the some "Israeli" groups announced they intend to break into the mosque for prayers marking the so-called "Jewish Pesach".

Witnesses said that "Israeli" soldiers and police officers broke into the compound and deployed in the southern quarter firing stun grenades and rubber-coated bullets at worshipers.

Director of al-Aqsa Mosque Sheikh Azam al-Kahtib stated that "about 1,000 "Israeli" officers stormed the compound."
He highlighted that "Israeli" officers used live ammunition.

Special forces deployed at the main gates since dawn prayer, witnesses said, denying Palestinian worshipers entry to the compound.

Employees of the ministry of endowment and students who attend schools inside the compound were also denied entry. Only security guards were allowed in addition to men over 65 years old. Several people performed dawn prayer in the alleys near the gates.

About 100 Muslim worshipers have decided to stay inside the compound day and night after right-wing organizations urged Zionist entity to flock to the compound.

Source: News Agencies, Edited by website team