Jerusalem Controversy

The Arab League (AL) on Wednesday condemned Israel for raiding the flashpoint holy site of the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in East Jerusalem. In a statement released after an urgent meeting held in Cairo on Wednesday, the pan-Arab body held Israel fully responsible for the consequences of the escalation that would…

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was shocked and appalled by Israeli violence in Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem early Wednesday, said his spokesman. “The secretary-general is shocked and appalled by the images he saw this morning of the violence and beating by Israeli security forces inside the al-Qibli mosque in Jerusalem,” said…

JERUSALEM (AP) — Violence resumed for a second straight night in Jerusalem on Wednesday when Palestinian worshippers barricaded themselves inside Al-Aqsa Mosque at the Old City’s sensitive compound and Israeli police used force to remove dozens of worshippers. The unrest was less intense than the previous night. But the situation…

Al Aqsa Mosque compound is a site considered holy by Muslims, Jews and ChristiansA child runs away from a confrontation between Palestinian protesters and Israeli security forces, at Beita village in the occupied West Bank. AFP Beta V.1.0 - Powered by automated translation Israeli police raided Al Aqsa Mosque before…

Israeli police have stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem’s Old City, firing stun grenades and beating Palestinian youths who hurled stones and firecrackers in a burst of violence during a sensitive holiday seasons...Read More

Global criticism and concern mounted Wednesday after Israeli police clashed with Palestinians inside Islam's third-holiest site, sparking a military exchange of rockets and air strikes, with fears of further escalation. Two more rockets were fired late Wednesday from the Israel-blockaded Gaza Strip towards Israel, the army and witnesses said, and…

The fighting comes as Muslims mark the holiday month of Ramadan and Jews prepare to begin the Passover festival on Wednesday evening...Read More

April 5, 2023, 3:24 AM UTC / Updated April 5, 2023, 10:43 AM UTC / Source: Associated Press By The Associated Press JERUSALEM — Israeli police stormed into the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem’s Old City early Wednesday, firing stun grenades at Palestinian youths who hurled firecrackers at them in a burst of violence…

Key PointsIsraeli police attacked worshippers in Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque, witnesses said. The Israeli military said nine rockets were fired from Gaza toward Israel.Seven Palestinians were reportedly wounded from rubber-tipped bullets and beatings in clashes with Israeli police.Israeli police attacked dozens of worshippers in Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque compound before dawn on…

Israeli forces stormed Al Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem’s Old City and savagely attacked Palestinian worshipers with batons and gun butts on Tuesday night. Viral videos show armed Israeli forces beating worshippers inside the mosque and smashing windows, as women and children cry for help Israeli forces storm Al Aqsa Mosque after Ramadan prayers and savagely attack…