Pictures| Extremist Israeli settlers break into Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied Jerusalem
Occupied Jerusalem (QNN)- Large numbers of extremist Israeli settlers have been breaking into the courtyards of the Al-Aqsa Mosque in the occupied city of Jerusalem since the early morning hours of Wednesday.
Under the occupation forces’ protection, around 80 Israeli settlers broke into the courtyards of Al-Aqsa Mosque through Bab Al Amoud Gate.
Local sources said settlers provoked Palestinian worshipers, performing Talmudic prayers in the courtyards of the mosque.
Israeli occupation authorities have allowed settler incursions into the mosque since 2003, under police protection, although there have been repeated objections and warnings by Palestinian religious authorities as settlers’ visits provoke Palestinian worshippers.
Israeli forces always facilitate and protect settlers’ incursions while prevent Palestinian worshipers from entery, assault and detain them.
Al-Aqsa mosque is one of the holiest sites in Islam.
Israelis refer to the mosque as the Temple Mount, claiming it was the site of two prominent Jewish temples in ancient times.
The complex also includes the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, one of the most sacred Christian sites in the world.
