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Dozens of Israeli Jewish settlers raided the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound yesterday under the protection of police, Quds Press reported.
1,599
- Settlers stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque in February
Some 42 settlers entered the mosque through the Al-Selselah Gate and attempted to get into the Dome of the Rock.
Al-Aqsa guards prevented a settler, who also attempted to break into the mosque through the Al-Selselah Gate, from entering and wandering around the area.
In February, Quds Press documented that 1,599 Israeli Jewish settlers had raided Al-Aqsa Mosque, including 118 soldiers and intelligence officials and 517 students and their guides.