’Israeli’ Police Storms Al-Aqsa, Dozens of Palestinians Injured

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Five Palestinians were wounded by "Israeli" army gunfire Friday near the separation barrier in the northern Gaza Strip, Palestinian medical sources said.
Ashraf al-Qudra said the five men were in their early twenties.

One was in serious condition from a shot to the chest, he stated.

Palestinian witnesses said the soldiers opened fire after they were attacked by stones hurled over the border fence.

Earlier, at least 18 Palestinian worshipers were injured on Friday when "Israeli" forces raided the al-Aqsa mosque compound in Occupied al-Quds.

A medical source stated that 18 people, including a child, were being treated in the compound's clinic for injuries caused by stun grenades and rubber-coated steel bullets. Three Palestinians' injuries required that they be sent to a hospital.
The dozen of "Israeli" soldiers who entered the compound also used tear gas and pepper spray, as Israeli police spokesman Mickey Rosenfeld claimed they were dispersing "rioters" who were throwing stones.

He added that seven Palestinians had been detained.

Witnesses said the arrests were made by "Israeli" intelligence forces as youths left the compound. Fouad al-Qiq was the only one identified from the detainees, and it was reported that he was detained from Bab al-Amoud.
Clashes also broke out in Bab Hutta neighborhood at the same time.
In parallel, "Israeli" forces blocked off a gate leading to the al-Qabli mosque and pepper sprayed youths in the area.

The compound houses both the Dome of the Rock and the al-Aqsa mosque and is the third holiest site in Islam.
"Israeli" forces, however, regularly escort Zionist visitors to the site and prevent many Palestinian worshipers from accessing the mosque, leading to tensions.

Source: News Agencies, Edited by website team