Scores injured as Israeli forces raid Al-Aqsa again
Just one hour after thousands of Palestinian worshipers entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied al-Quds ('Jerusalem') for the first time in nearly two weeks, clashes erupted inside the holy site, as Israeli forces fired tear gas and rubber-coated steel bullets at worshipers.
Just one hour after thousands of Palestinian worshipers entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied al-Quds ('Jerusalem') for the first time in nearly two weeks, clashes erupted inside the holy site, as Israeli forces fired tear gas and rubber-coated steel bullets at worshipers.
The Palestinian Red Crescent released a statement saying that its crews had provided at least 94 worshipers with medical care, according to Ma'an.
According to the group, some worshipers were treated for rubber-coated steel bullet injuries and tear gas inhalation, while others were physically assaulted and pepper sprayed by Israeli forces.
As clashes took place inside the compound, Israeli forces closed the Remission Gate (Bab al-Hutta) entrance to the compound, which was the last gate to be opened on Thursday afternoon before thousands of worshipers poured in for afternoon Asr prayers.
Israeli troopers also took down the Palestinian flags that worshipers had raised atop Al-Aqsa Mosque in celebration when they entered the compound.
By 7 p.m., Israeli forces were reportedly only allowing women and the elderly into the compound, according to witnesses.