The Israeli police on Monday morning secured a break-in by dozens of Israeli settlers into al-Aqsa Mosque via al-Maghareba Gate.
Media official at the Islamic Awqaf Department Feras al-Dibs told Quds Press that the Israeli police at 7:00 am opened al-Maghareba Gate in preparation for the first round of settler incursions which lasts for four hours.
Al-Dibs said that 92 Israeli settlers entered the Mosque and roamed its courtyards under the protection of special police forces.
At the same time he added the Israeli police tightened restrictions on the entry of Palestinian worshipers into the holy site.
The police usually allow another one-hour break-in following noon prayer.
