For the second consecutive day, the Israeli occupation forces conducted a raid on Al-Aqsa Mosque on Wednesday night, during the religious observance of Itikaf.
The raid resulted in the brutal assault of worshippers and Palestinians present at the holy site. Unarmed worshippers were targeted with rubber bullets and smoke grenades, while the occupation forces chased them down and attacked them in the courtyards of the mosque.
In addition, Israeli occupation forces surrounded Al-Qibli prayer hall in an attempt to prevent Palestinians from taking rest in the sacred site.
These forces stationed at Lions Gate are also denying entry to Palestinians at both the Old City and Al-Aqsa Mosque, Palestinian sources reported.
This is what the lsraeli occupation forces have done to Al-Aqsa in the last 24 hours. pic.twitter.com/Lf6oW5RgaA
— TIMES OF GAZA (@Timesofgaza) April 6, 2023
Following an Israeli raid at the Al-Aqsa compound, Palestinian worshippers shut the door to Al-Qibli prayer hall.
Protests erupted across occupied Palestine, in support of Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Palestinians stationed there, with several rallies taking place in various areas.
Israeli occupation troops brutally attack Palestinians at Bab Al-Silsila in occupied Jerusalem. pic.twitter.com/Z3YYTIgWqZ
— PALESTINE ONLINE 🇵🇸 (@OnlinePalEng) April 5, 2023
However, the IOF attacked Palestinians marching in Umm Al-Fahm, after they condemned the Israeli occupation’s crimes against Al-Aqsa and its people. The demonstrators displayed banners to show their solidarity with those in the Mosque, but the occupation forces suppressed the gathering by confiscating banners, arresting a girl and beating participants.
At the same time, similar marches were held in other areas, including Gaza Strip, occupied Jerusalem, and the territories occupied in 1948. As night-time activities began, Palestinians detonated sound grenades in solidarity with those in occupied Al-Quds.
Source: Palestinian media (Translated and edited by Al-Manar English Website)
