Pictures| While provoking Palestinians, Israeli settlers break into Al-Aqsa Mosque under forces protection
Occupied Jerusalem (QNN)- Dozens of extremist Israeli settlers have broken into the Al-Aqsa Mosque in the occupied city of Jerusalem since the early morning hours of Wednesday, provoking Palestinian worshipers.
Under the occupation forces protection, over 60 Israeli settlers broke into the courtyards of Al-Aqsa Mosque during the morning break-in session.
The settlers’ incursions to the mosque continue till this moment.
The settlers entered through the Damascus Gate- which Palestinians call Bab al-Amud Gate.
They are now provoking the Palestinian worshipers by performing Talmudic prayers in the courtyards of the mosque.
Israeli occupation authorities have allowed settler incursions to the mosque since 2003, under the forces’ protection.
There have been repeated objections and warnings by the Palestinian religious authorities as the settlers’ visits provoke Palestinian worshippers of the mosque.
Israeli forces always facilitate and protect the settlers incursions while preventing Palestinian worshipers from entering it, assaulting and detaining them.
The Al-Aqsa mosque is one of the holiest sites in Islam.
Jews refer to the area 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.
Over 3000 extremist Israeli settlers broke into Al-Aqsa Mosque during the month of October only.
