Dozens of extremist Israeli settlers stormed on Thursday morning al-Aqsa Mosque from Al-Maghariba gate guarded by Israeli Special Forces.
About 60 settlers entered the compound in several groups staging provocative tours in various areas of the yards according to local sources.
The sources pointed out that Israeli police provided full protection to the extremists during the raid which included explanations by Jewish guides about the alleged Temple.
Hebrew reports revealed that Israeli settlers’ break-ins into al-Aqsa Mosque were increased by 75% during 2017.
Temple Mount organization said that 25628 Israeli settlers stormed the holy shrine last year under police protection.