Israeli forces attack Muslim worshipers marking 27th night of Ramadan in Al-Aqsa
Occupied Jerusalem (QNN)- Israeli occupation forces attacked, earlier on Thursday, Muslim worshipers in Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque by firing tear gas canisters.
Over 250,000 Muslim worshipers, mainly Palestinians, surrounded and filled the Al-Aqsa Compound, marking Laylat al-Qadr, the 27th night of Ramadan and a special night for many Muslims.
The faithful congregated at the mosque, one of Islam’s holiest sites, on Wednesday evening, close to the golden-topped Dome of the Rock. Muslims believe the Prophet Muhammad ascended to heaven from the site.
Tens of thousands of Muslim worshipers perform taraweeh prayers inside the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied #Jerusalem, despite Israeli entry restrictions. pic.twitter.com/fSE7JQZNGq
— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) April 27, 2022
Photos | Around 250,000 worshipers mark Laylat al-Qadr at the holy #AlAqsa Mosque in occupied Jerusalem.#AlAqsaUnderAtrack pic.twitter.com/KjKAhdAfHW
— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) April 27, 2022
Watch | Tens of thousands of worshipers perform Isha and Tarawih prayers at the holy #AlAqsa Mosque in occupied Jerusalem.#AlAqsaUnderAtrack pic.twitter.com/JJVjnYcwB6
— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) April 27, 2022
However, local sources said, Israeli occupation forces on Thursday morning fired tear gas canisters at the worshipers gathering at the courtyards of the mosque after marking the special night and praying the Fajr prayer, in a bid to spoil the worshipers’ happy time and to disperse them.
Israeli occupation forces attack Muslims staying for worship inside the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied Jerusalem with teargas. pic.twitter.com/M9F5HoUdzA
— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) April 28, 2022
Local sources reported that the forces also searched several Palestinians after leaving the holy site.
شرطة الاحتلال توقف شابين في طريق الواد بالبلدة القديمة أثناء خروجهما من المسجد الأقصى pic.twitter.com/zNEGYzOgo3
— AlQastal القسطل (@AlQastalps) April 28, 2022
