Israeli police storm iconic mosque (VIDEOS)

Officers forced their way into the Al-Aqsa holy site in Jerusalem, arresting hundreds of Palestinians

Violent scenes broke out on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem on Wednesday morning as Israeli security forces entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque. They detained hundreds of Palestinian youths who had barricaded themselves inside one of Islam’s holiest sites, with reports of beatings and police brutality.

Israeli police claimed on social media that more than 350 “vandals” and “law-breaking and masked youths” had launched fireworks and pelted stones and other objects at officers.

Israeli forces mercilessly beating up Palestinian worshippers inside Al-Aqsa mosque during Ramadan prayers. pic.twitter.com/MdgeBcZIQD

— Ashok Swain (@ashoswai) April 5, 2023

“After many and prolonged attempts to get them out by talking to no avail, police forces were forced to enter the compound in order to get them out,” Israeli authorities said on Twitter.

Israeli occupation forces are surrounding the Palestinian worshippers from all directions in the Al-Qibli prayer hall at Al-Aqsa Mosque, firing stun grenades at them intensively. pic.twitter.com/Bv8cgmF8vN

— PALESTINE ONLINE