Sunday, February 28, 2010

Israeli Occupation Forces Storm Al-Aqsa Compound, Injure 12 Worshippers



Al-Manar

"28/02/2010 Twelve Palestinians suffered tear-gas inhalation injuries as Israeli occupation forces deployed riot dispersal gear, while the injured gathered near Bab Al-Majlis on Sunday, the gate leading into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound. One woman, in her forties, was taken to a nearby clinic to undergo treatment.


Clashes between Palestinians living in the Old City and Israeli occupation forces have been reported, with Israeli police reporting the detention of one Palestinian for allegedly pelting an extremist settler trying to enter through the Moroccan Gate. According to reports, four settlers were allowed access to the Al-Aqsa compound with a police escort.

Israeli occupation forces and police stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound on Sunday morning, where dozens of Palestinian worshippers spent the night, fearing a settler take-over during the Jewish holiday of Purim......"

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