Israeli settlers defile Aqsa Mosque on first day of Ramadan

Israeli settlers defile Aqsa Mosque on first day of Ramadan

Scores of extremist Israeli settlers on Monday, the first day of the holy month of Ramadan, broke into al-Aqsa Mosque under police guard. The Israeli police forces in the early morning hours opened al-Maghareba Gate and deployed in large numbers in the site in preparation for the break-in.
Meanwhile, restrictions were tightened on the Palestinian worshipers visiting al-Aqsa Mosque. Israeli settlers carry out almost daily provocative tours inside al-Aqsa compound under the protection of the Israeli police.

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