Israeli Settlers Storm Al-Aqsa Mosque Courtyards

August 22, 2021

Dozens of Israeli settlers stormed, this morning, the courtyards of  Al-Aqsa Mosque, under the strict protection of the Israeli occupation forces. Two young men have been detained near Bab Hatta.

Settlers, in groups, stormed Al-Aqsa courtyards and carried out provocative tours, particularly in the eastern area of ​​the mosque and near the Bab al-Rahma chapel, Jerusalemite sources reported.

In a related context, the occupation forces detained two young men, whose identities are not yet identified, near Bab Hatta, one of the gates of the Al-Aqsa Holy Mosque, and transferred them to interrogation centers.

These incursions also take place during the morning and evening shifts (after the Dhuhr prayer) through the Mughrabi Gate in the Western Wall of Al-Aqsa, under the protection of the occupation forces, as part of periodic tours they carry out aimed at changing the reality in the Holy City and the Al-Aqsa Holy Mosque.

During the period of incursions, the occupation forces evacuate the eastern area and let go the worshipers and guardians of ​​the mosque, to facilitate the settlers’ storming.

The occupation targets Jerusalemites through detention, deportations, and fines, intending to keep them away from the Al-Aqsa Mosque, and leaving it as a pretext for settlement ambitions.

The periodic report issued by the Hamas media office in the West Bank reported 3,886 violations committed by the occupation during July.

The occupation forces and the settlers committed 22 attacks on places of worship and holy sites. While the occupation displaced 3 citizens from the places of residence and the Al-Aqsa Holy Mosque. Meanwhile, they protect (3,387) settlers who storm the Al-Aqsa Mosque.