Palestinian factions and popular forces called Wednesday for a “day of rage” in light of the Israeli fierce campaign against al-Aqsa Mosque and occupied Jerusalem.
The calls came in the wake of Israeli new restrictions on Palestinian worshipers’ access to the compound.
Metal detectors were installed since Sunday at the entrances of the Mosque in order to tighten search and inspection procedures of all Palestinians wishing to enter the holy site.
The new Israeli measures sparked a wave of anger among Palestinians who continued their protests at the entrances to the holy site refusing to enter into the compound via the detectors for the fourth consecutive day.
Mosques in occupied Jerusalem launched via loudspeakers calls for intensifying Palestinian presence near the gates.
Meanwhile Jihad and Hamas movements called for mass marches throughout Palestinian territories and in the diaspora stressing the urgent need to escalate the ongoing Intifada (uprising).
Fatah Movement also called for a “March of Rage” in Ramallah and Qalqilia in defense of the al-Aqsa Mosque.
Tensions are still running high in occupied Jerusalem and al-Aqsa after Israeli authorities tightened their restrictions on Palestinian worshipers’ entry into al-Aqsa the third holiest site in Islam following an anti-occupation shooting which left three Palestinians killed and two Israeli police officers dead.
