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Israeli military kills Islamic Jihad commander in mosque shootout as West Bank raids continue
4 months, 1 week ago

Israeli military kills Islamic Jihad commander in mosque shootout as West Bank raids continue

The Independent  

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Prayers for Gaza: Palestinians mark sombre Eid at Al-Aqsa Mosque
9 months ago

Prayers for Gaza: Palestinians mark sombre Eid at Al-Aqsa Mosque

Al Jazeera  

More than 60,000 Palestinians offered Eid al-Fitr prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem, but the atmosphere was subdued and not festive as people mourned the victims of Israel’s more than six-month war on the Gaza Strip. While few people from the occupied West Bank were permitted to enter, the Islamic Endowments Department in Jerusalem said in a statement …

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Tensions build around Jerusalem shrine after Syria rockets
1 year, 9 months ago

Tensions build around Jerusalem shrine after Syria rockets

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Israeli warplanes and artillery struck targets in Syria following rare rocket fire from the northeastern neighbor, as Jewish-Muslim tensions reached a peak Sunday at a volatile Jerusalem shrine with simultaneous religious rituals. Later, the military said Israeli fighter jets attacked Syrian army sites, including a compound of Syria’s 4th Division and radar and artillery posts. Turkish President Recep …

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An Israeli police raid on the Al-Aqsa Mosque triggers a spate of violence
1 year, 9 months ago

An Israeli police raid on the Al-Aqsa Mosque triggers a spate of violence

NPR  

An Israeli police raid on the Al-Aqsa Mosque triggers a spate of violence Enlarge this image toggle caption Ahmad Gharabli/AFP via Getty Images Ahmad Gharabli/AFP via Getty Images Raids by Israeli police on the Al-Aqsa Mosque, the most holy Muslim site in Jerusalem, have triggered a spike in violence that continued to spiral in recent days, drawing several regional actors …

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Israeli forces attack Palestinians in Al-Aqsa for second time
1 year, 9 months ago

Israeli forces attack Palestinians in Al-Aqsa for second time

Al Jazeera  

International concern rises after Israeli police fire rubber bullets at Palestinian worshippers in a second raid on the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound. Israeli forces stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque during Ramadan evening prayers for a second consecutive night, firing rubber bullets and stun grenades at hundreds of Palestinian worshippers. The two raids drew heavy criticism from various leaders and organisations across the world …

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Israel attacks Gaza after Al-Aqsa Mosque raid
1 year, 9 months ago

Israel attacks Gaza after Al-Aqsa Mosque raid

Al Jazeera  

Israeli planes have hit multiple sites in Gaza following a raid by security forces at Al-Aqsa Mosque overnight. The raids took place early on Wednesday morning, following Israeli police attacks on worshippers at Al-Aqsa Mosque overnight. Witnesses said Israeli tanks also fired at Hamas positions along the Gaza Strip’s southern border, according to Reuters news agency. Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem …

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Israel far-right minister enters Al-Aqsa in ‘provocation’
2 years ago

Israel far-right minister enters Al-Aqsa in ‘provocation’

Al Jazeera  

Palestinians and several Arab countries condemn Itamar Ben-Gvir’s visit, which they fear is aimed at changing the holy site’s status quo. Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan have joined Palestinians in condemning a far-right Israeli minister’s brief visit to Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, with the Palestinian leadership calling the intrusion “an unprecedented provocation”. Tuesday’s visit by Israel’s National Security …

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Israeli forces clash with Palestinians outside Al Aqsa mosque after Gaza ceasefire
3 years, 7 months ago

Israeli forces clash with Palestinians outside Al Aqsa mosque after Gaza ceasefire

CNN  

Jerusalem CNN — Israeli security forces used stun grenades and rubber bullets against Palestinians outside the Al Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem, where thousands of worshipers had been attending Friday prayers, puncturing a half-day of calm brought on by a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The political leader of Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh, also sought to declare victory in a speech on …

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Palestinians recount violent raid by Israeli forces on Al-Aqsa
3 years, 8 months ago

Palestinians recount violent raid by Israeli forces on Al-Aqsa

Al Jazeera  

Occupied East Jerusalem – Palestinians described the flash raid launched by Israeli security forces on Monday on the Al-Aqsa compound that wounded hundreds of people, as fears intensified violence could escalate during a march by Israeli nationalists. Security forces stormed Islam’s third holiest site in Jerusalem as many worshippers prayed in the mosque, firing stun grenades, tear gas and rubber-coated …

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Palestinians say 21 killed as Israeli air raids on Gaza continue
3 years, 8 months ago

Palestinians say 21 killed as Israeli air raids on Gaza continue

Al Jazeera  

UN Security Council held an urgent meeting on the unrest in Jerusalem as world leaders call for the de-escalation of tensions. 10 May 2021 - 22:13 GMT ‘Tense situation’ persists as more than 200 Palestinians injured Al Jazeera’s Nida Ibrahim, reporting from Ramallah in the occupied West Bank, said “it is still a tense situation”. 10 May 2021 - 18:55 …

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