Dozens of Israeli settlers forced their way into al-Aqsa Mosque on Monday morning while escorted by Israeli police forces.
About 54 settlers broke into al-Aqsa Mosque via al-Maghareba Gate roamed its courtyards and performed Talmudic rituals before they left through al-Silsila Gate.
Meanwhile the Israeli police have tightened restrictions on the Palestinian worshipers entering al-Aqsa Mosque by searching them and confiscating their IDs.
The Israeli police measures are aimed at identifying the worshipers who visit al-Aqsa Mosque regularly. These worshipers are usually arrested or banned from entering the holy site during Jewish holidays and events.
