#PHOTOS AND LIVE UPDATES BY @BDS4Justice OF MAJOR ATTACK ON WORSHIPERS AT AL-AQSA (UPDATED)
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Dozens injured and arrested after raid by zionist soldiers - Oct 5, 2012 - Photo by WAFA.ps
A live tweeted eye-witness report of the Israeli attack at Al-Aqsa by @BDS4Justice who was present at Al-Aqsa intending to pray, as well as horrific footage of soldiers attacking a child and banging his head to the ground.
Posted below the article by Cii
What has been described by one Jerusalemite as a week from Hell under the Zionist occupation has culminated with violent Israeli attacks today on worshippers at Islam’s third holiest site.
According to eyewitnesses, scores of Israeli police stormed parts of Masjidul Aqsa after Jummuah prayers this afternoon as a group of worshippers peacefully protested against Israeli restrictions imposed at the site. Attacks were mounted on congregants within the main prayer hall of the mosque as well as in the surrounding courtyards and the Dome of the Rock.
Speaking to Cii, Jerusalem resident and academic at the al Quds University, Abeer Zayyad said the assault on the mosque was launched from the area of the Magharibah(Moroccan) gate and Israeli soldiers had also blockaded worshippers inside the mosque whilst the raid was underway. She said 23 Palestinians were known to have sustained injuries in the attack, mostly due to smoke and sound bombs that were deployed by the police.
A South African Muslim who was present at Masjidul Aqsa as the attack began said it had all the hallmarks of a premeditated assault. “There was quite a heavy presence of them(police) in the Masjid even prior to Salaah.” He described scenes of chaos as the attack unfolded. “After Salaah they stormed the Masjid, they ran into the Masjid with their shoes, desecrating it, throwing canisters, breaking Quraan desks, using water cannons. In the courtyards they fired live rounds of rubber bullets. Many women and children were injured and large numbers of Palestinians were arrested.”
Zayyad said the onslaught was the apex of a fortnight of violations at the Mosque co-inciding with the Jewish New Year. “They have been attacking the mosque everyday for the last two weeks. Each day there was problems inside the mosque, each day there were arrests. Jews were praying inside the mosque.”
She spoke of a prevailing climate of fear in the Holy City. “This has become a serious situation for Muslims, and even Christians inside Jerusalem. Yesterday, a church was attacked and very obscenities directed at Jesus(PBUH) were sprayed on the wall.”
Moulana Igsaan Hendricks of the Al Quds Foundation told Cii that the show of force by the Israeli police at the mosque today was unprecedented. He said Palestinian Islamic leader Sheikh Raed Salah had consistently been warning of a military buildup close to Masjid al Aqsa for several weeks already.
Whilst clashes had spread Friday only to other neighbourhoods of Jerusalem, he said the situation needed to be monitored carefully to examine the possibility of a wider outpouring of anger. “The Ummah should realise that we are at a point of no return..We have to stand with our brothers who are in the frontline of defending Masjidul Aqsa. Whatever they need to ensure the success of this resistance, we should provide it to them,” he added.
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Live updates from today’s attack tweeted by @BDS4Justice who was present at the scene when zionist troops raided, attacked, wounded and arrested worshipers at Al-Aqsa. Follow @BDS4Justice
Dozens injured and arrested after raid by zionist soldiers – Oct 5, 2012 – Photo by WAFA.ps
Dozens injured and arrested after raid by zionist soldiers – Oct 5, 2012 – Photo by WAFA.ps
Dozens injured and arrested after raid by zionist soldiers – Oct 5, 2012 – Photo by WAFA.ps
Dozens injured and arrested after raid by zionist soldiers – Oct 5, 2012 – Photo by WAFA.ps
Dozens injured and arrested after raid by zionist soldiers – Oct 5, 2012 – Photo by WAFA.ps
Dozens injured and arrested after raid by zionist soldiers – Oct 5, 2012 – Photo by WAFA.ps
Dozens injured and arrested after raid by zionist soldiers – Oct 5, 2012 – Photo by WAFA.ps
Dozens injured and arrested after raid by zionist soldiers – Oct 5, 2012 – Photo by WAFA.ps
Israeli police officers stand guard during clashes in the Old City of Jerusalem, Friday, Oct. 5, 2012. Earlier this week, hardline Jewish activists were arrested for trying to pray atop the mount. An aide to the Palestinian president said Friday’s protest was because of that visit. (AP Photo/Sebastian Scheiner)
Israeli forces detain a Palestinian man during clashes at the Al Aqsa Mosque compound, known by the Jews as the Temple Mount, in Jerusalem’s Old City, Friday, Oct. 5, 2012. Earlier this week, hardline Jewish activists were arrested for trying to pray atop the mount. An aide to the Palestinian president said Friday’s protest was because of that visit. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean)
An Israeli border policeman takes position during clashes with Palestinian worshippers, not pictured, at the Al Aqsa Mosque compound, known by the Jews as the Temple Mount, in Jerusalem’s Old City, Friday, Oct. 5, 2012. Earlier this week, hardline Jewish activists were arrested for trying to pray atop the mount. An aide to the Palestinian president said Friday’s protest was because of that visit. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean)
Israeli forces take position during clashes with Palestinian worshippers at the Al Aqsa Mosque compound, known by the Jews as the Temple Mount, in Jerusalem’s Old City, Friday, Oct. 5, 2012. Earlier this week, hardline Jewish activists were arrested for trying to pray atop the mount. An aide to the Palestinian president said Friday’s protest was because of that visit. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean)
An Israeli border policeman takes position during clashes with Palestinian worshippers, not pictured, at the Al Aqsa Mosque compound, known by the Jews as the Temple Mount, in Jerusalem’s Old City, Friday, Oct. 5, 2012. Earlier this week, hardline Jewish activists were arrested for trying to pray atop the mount. An aide to the Palestinian president said Friday’s protest was because of that visit. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean)
Israeli forces take position during clashes with Palestinian worshippers at the Al Aqsa Mosque compound, known by the Jews as the Temple Mount, in Jerusalem’s Old City, Friday, Oct. 5, 2012. Earlier this week, hardline Jewish activists were arrested for trying to pray atop the mount. An aide to the Palestinian president said Friday’s protest was because of that visit. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean)
Palestinian worshippers throw stones toward Israeli forces, not pictured, during clashes at the Al Aqsa Mosque compound, known by the Jews as the Temple Mount, in Jerusalem’s Old City, Friday, Oct. 5, 2012. Earlier this week, hardline Jewish activists were arrested for trying to pray atop the mount. An aide to the Palestinian president said Friday’s protest was because of that visit. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean)
Israeli police officers stand guard during clashes in the Old City of Jerusalem, Friday, Oct. 5, 2012. Earlier this week, hardline Jewish activists were arrested for trying to pray atop the mount. An aide to the Palestinian president said Friday’s protest was because of that visit (AP Photo/Sebastian Scheiner)
A Palestinian man walks past Israeli police officers as they block the entrance to a street during clashes in the Old City of Jerusalem, Friday, Oct. 5, 2012. Earlier this week, hardline Jewish activists were arrested for trying to pray atop the mount. An aide to the Palestinian president said Friday’s protest was because of that visit (AP Photo/Sebastian Scheiner)
Israeli police officers stand during clashes in the Old City of Jerusalem, Friday, Oct. 5, 2012. Earlier this week, hardline Jewish activists were arrested for trying to pray atop the mount. An aide to the Palestinian president said Friday’s protest was because of that visit (AP Photo/Sebastian Scheiner)
Israeli police take position at al-Aqsa Mosque compound after they stormed the mosque and used stun grenades against Palestinian worshipers on October 5, 2012. (photo via PressTV)
Israeli forces arrest a Palestinian after they stormed al-Aqsa Mosque on October 5, 2012. – Photo via PressTV
Photo via @TeamPalestina
Photo via @TeamPalestina
A South African Muslim who was present at Masjidul Aqsa as the attack began said it had all the hallmarks of a premeditated assault.“There was quite a heavy presence of them(police) in the Masjid even prior to Salaah.” He described scenes of chaos as the attack unfolded.“After Salaah they stormed the Masjid,they ran into the Masjid with their shoes,desecrating it,throwing canisters,breaking Quraan desks,using water cannons.In the courtyards they fired live rounds of rubber bullets.Many women and children were injured and large numbers of Palestinians were arrested.” Photo via Al Quds Foundation SA
Israeli policemen stand guard as a Palestinian man exits the compound which houses al-Aqsa mosque, known to Muslims as Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as Temple Mount, in Jerusalem’s Old City October 5, 2012. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun
Israeli policemen stand guard in front of the Dome of the Rock (R) during clashes with stone-throwing Palestinian protesters (not pictured) outside al-Aqsa mosque in the compound known to Muslims as Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as Temple Mount in Jerusalem’s Old City October 5, 2012. REUTERS/Ammar Awad
Israeli security officers secure the area during clashes with stone-throwing Palestinian protesters outside al-Aqsa mosque in the compound known to Muslims as Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as Temple Mount in Jerusalem’s Old City October 5, 2012. REUTERS/Ammar Awad
Israeli policemen walk through smoke from tear gas canisters fired during clashes with stone-throwing Palestinian protesters outside al-Aqsa mosque on the compound known to Muslims as Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as Temple Mount in Jerusalem’s Old City October 5, 2012. REUTERS/Ammar Awad
Muslim worshippers run as tear gas fired by Israeli policemen rises during clashes with stone-throwing Palestinian protesters outside al-Aqsa mosque in the compound known to Muslims as Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as Temple Mount in Jerusalem’s Old City October 5, 2012. REUTERS/Ammar Awad
Israeli policemen charge during clashes with stone-throwing Palestinian protesters outside al-Aqsa mosque on the compound known to Muslims as Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as Temple Mount in Jerusalem’s Old City October 5, 2012. REUTERS/Ammar Awad
Events of Al-Aqsa Mosque in pictures Oct 5, 2012 ~ by @Silwanic (http://silwanic.net)
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Events of Al-Aqsa Mosque in pictures Oct 5, 2012 ~ by @Silwanic (http://silwanic.net)
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Events of Al-Aqsa Mosque in pictures Oct 5, 2012 ~ by @Silwanic (http://silwanic.net)
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Events of Al-Aqsa Mosque in pictures Oct 5, 2012 ~ by @Silwanic (http://silwanic.net)
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Events of Al-Aqsa Mosque in pictures Oct 5, 2012 ~ by @Silwanic (http://silwanic.net)
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Events of Al-Aqsa Mosque in pictures Oct 5, 2012 ~ by @Silwanic (http://silwanic.net)
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Events of Al-Aqsa Mosque in pictures Oct 5, 2012 ~ by @Silwanic (http://silwanic.net)
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Events of Al-Aqsa Mosque in pictures Oct 5, 2012 ~ by @Silwanic (http://silwanic.net)
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Events of Al-Aqsa Mosque in pictures Oct 5, 2012 ~ by @Silwanic (http://silwanic.net)
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Events of Al-Aqsa Mosque in pictures Oct 5, 2012 ~ by @Silwanic (http://silwanic.net)
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Events of Al-Aqsa Mosque in pictures Oct 5, 2012 ~ by @Silwanic (http://silwanic.net)
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Events of Al-Aqsa Mosque in pictures Oct 5, 2012 ~ by @Silwanic (http://silwanic.net)
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Events of Al-Aqsa Mosque in pictures Oct 5, 2012 ~ by @Silwanic (http://silwanic.net)
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Events of Al-Aqsa Mosque in pictures ~ by @Silwanic (http://silwanic.net)
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Under cover police at clashes at Al-Aqsa Mosque in pictures ~ by @Silwanic (http://silwanic.net)
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