Israeli forces attack Palestinians at Al Aqsa Mosque compound after Jewish visits that were paused for the last 10 days of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and the Eid al Fitr holiday resume
Visits by Israeli settlers under police protection have increased over the years, causing Palestinians to worry that Israel may eventually take over the site or partition it.
A crowd of Palestinians gathered in protest and scuffles broke out when the police went to arrest one of them. Police fired rubber-coated bullets and tear gas on Palestinians as some sheltered inside the mosque itself. The police could later be seen just inside an entrance to the mosque. Under informal arrangements known as the status quo, Jews are allowed to visit the site but not pray there. In recent years, they have visited in ever-increasing numbers with police escorts and many have discreetly prayed, angering the Palestinians as well as neighbouring Jordan, which is the custodian of the site.
Visits by mostly nationalist and religious Jews resumed on Thursday after being paused for the last 10 days of Ramadan and the Eid al Fitr holiday.
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