Jewish settlers storm al-Aqsa Mosque

A group of Jewish settlers on Tuesday broke into Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied Jerusalem in the occasion of the 46th anniversary of the so called “the reunification of Jerusalem”. Palestinian sources said that 40 extremist settlers, including members and leaders of the Likud Party, forced their way into the courtyards of Al-Aqsa Mosque under the protection of Israeli soldiers and policemen and toured the place. This escalation came in response to preventing the Knesset’s Vice President from entering the Mosque last week, and to restore the “Jewish sovereignty” over Al-Aqsa Mosque. The Israeli army prevented citizens who are under the age of 50 years from entering the Mosque and reinforced their presence on all doors. Director of the Islamic Waqf in occupied Jerusalem, Sheikh Azzam Al-Khatib, denounced the Israeli actions in turning the yards of the Mosque into a military site, urging to keep Al-Aqsa away from all problems as a place for praying and worshiping.