Dozens of Jewish settlers stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque on Thursday morning under heavy Israeli police protection.
Jerusalemite sources reported that the settlers broke into the site through its Al-Magharba Gate southwest of the Mosque and performed provocative tours in its courtyards.
Meanwhile Israeli police impsoed more restrictions on Palestinians’ entry into the holy site.
The Israeli restrictions and harassment against Palestinian worshipers come as part of a systematic policy aiming to pave the way for Jewish settlers’ break-ins.
An Israeli court has recently ruled deeming the performance of Jewish silent prayer within the Al-Aqsa Mosque premises not a “criminal act”.
The court order ignited fears among Palestinians that the move is a prelude to divide the holy site between Muslims and Jews in terms of time and space.
