Scores of extremist Israeli settlers on Monday the first day of the holy month of Ramadan broke into al-Aqsa Mosque under police guard.
The Israeli police forces in the early morning hours opened al-Maghareba Gate and deployed in large numbers in the site in preparation for the break-in.
Meanwhile restrictions were tightened on the Palestinian worshipers visiting al-Aqsa Mosque.
Israeli settlers carry out almost daily provocative tours inside al-Aqsa compound under the protection of the Israeli police.
