Occupied Jerusalem saw dozens of Israeli settlers enter the Al-Aqsa Mosque area today through the Morocco Gate. The settlers entered in several groups to make provocative visits to the courtyards.
According to SPA, the visits occurred under the protection of Israeli military forces. These forces are maintaining strict military controls at the gates to block worshippers and visitors from entering.
In other developments, settlers began expanding a settlement outpost north of Jerusalem today. This coincided with an increase in attacks by settlers and Israeli military forces on Palestinian towns and cities to support settlement growth.
Additionally, a raid by Israeli military forces on the market in Balata refugee camp, east of Nablus, resulted in several Palestinians suffering breathing problems from inhaling toxic gas.
How did Israeli settlers enter the Al-Aqsa Mosque area? Dozens of Israeli settlers entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque area in occupied Jerusalem through the Morocco Gate. They entered in several groups to conduct provocative visits to the courtyards while receiving protection from Israeli military forces.
What actions were taken by Israeli military forces at the mosque gates? Israeli military forces provided protection for the settlers entering the Al-Aqsa Mosque area. Simultaneously, these forces enforced strict military controls at the gates to block worshippers and visitors from entering the site.
What other events occurred in and around Jerusalem and Nablus? Settlers began expanding a settlement outpost north of Jerusalem as attacks on Palestinian cities and towns increased. In Nablus, Israeli military forces raided the market in Balata refugee camp, causing several Palestinians to suffer breathing problems from toxic gas.