PHOTOS | Israeli forces assault student in Aqsa compound

Ma’an News Agency | (updated) 06/11/2013 11:33 (Photo by MaanImages) JERUSALEM (Ma’an) — An Israeli police officer assaulted a female Palestinian student in the Al-Aqsa compound on Wednesday, witnesses said. Around 40 Israeli intelligence officers entered the Al-Aqsa compound via the Moroccan Gate and were greeted by jeers and calls of ‘Allah Akbar’ by students, […]

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Israelis impose severe restrictions on Muslims entering Al-Aqsa Mosque

Middle East Monitor | Sept 27, 2013 After more than a week of enabling Jewish settlers to enter and desecrate Al-Aqsa Mosque, the Israeli authorities have imposed severe restrictions on Muslim worshippers who want to perform their obligatory Friday prayer in the Noble Sanctuary. According to Israeli media reports, the police are only allowing Palestinian […]

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PHOTOS | Daily attacks on Al-Aqsa: Two hundred Jewish settlers break into Aqsa mosque – July 14, 2013

[ PIC 14/07/2013 – 10:07 AM ] OCCUPIED JERUSALEM, (PIC)– Two hundred fanatic Jewish settlers broke into the holy Aqsa mosque in occupied Jerusalem on Sunday morning. The Aqsa foundation for endowment and heritage said in a statement that the settlers entered the holy site in groups, including members of the so-called Haridim or ultraorthodox […]

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Dismantling Al-Aqsa: Israel initiates diggings near Al-Maghariba Gate for building of Jewish center

[ Reported by the PIC 13/06/2013 – 10:50 AM ] OCCUPIED JERUSALEM, (PIC)– The Israeli antiquities authority started new diggings near Al-Maghariba Gate square in Silwan district, north of the Aqsa Mosque, as a prelude to building a huge Jewish center. Wadi Hilwa information center said on Wednesday that the Israeli antiquities authority started its […]

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Israeli settlers tour Al-Aqsa mosque compound

Maan News Agency | May 7, 2013 JERUSALEM (Ma’an) — A group of Jewish settlers entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound through the Moroccan Gate early Tuesday, witnesses said. The group of around 40 settlers toured the compound escorted by Israeli police officers to commemorate the eve of Jerusalem Day, a national holiday in Israel celebrating […]

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IJC warns of Israeli plans to build Talmudic garden near Al-Aqsa

[ PIC 07/04/2013 – 02:41 PM ] OCCUPIED JERUSALEM, (PIC)– The International Jerusalem Center warned of Israeli intentions to establish a Talmudic garden on confiscated Jerusalemite lands near Al-Aqsa Mosque from the eastern side. The Center said that the occupation authorities decided to build a Talmudic garden, a garbage dump and an infrastructure network over […]

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Israeli rightists enter Aqsa grounds under guard

Maan News Agency | March 28, 2013 JERUSALEM (Ma’an) — Scores of Jewish worshipers entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound on Thursday, accompanied by Israeli forces, the director of Islamic endowments in Jerusalem said. Over 170 Israeli rightists entered the courtyards of the mosque through the Moroccan Gate for the Jewish holiday of Passover, said Sheikh […]

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Hamas: Israeli occupation steps up its aggression against Jerusalem

[ PIC 22/03/2013 – 04:08 PM ] GAZA, (PIC)– The Israeli Occupation Authorities (IOA) seeks through escalating its systematic aggression against Jerusalem, Al-Aqsa Mosque, and Arab and Islamic monuments in the city to impose a fait accompli by calling for the division of al-Aqsa in light of the international silence and complicity, a Hamas movement’s […]

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Aqsa guards: 80 Israeli soldiers and settlers storm into Aqsa mosque

[ PIC 19/03/2013 – 09:42 PM ] OCCUPIED JERUSALEM, (PIC)– Aqsa mosque guards said that around 80 Israeli soldiers and settlers stormed into the holy site on Tuesday morning. They said that the Israeli soldiers and settlers entered the Aqsa plazas under the pretext of foreign tourism and were heavily guarded. The guards said that […]

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Jewish settlers storm Aqsa mosque

[ PIC 10/02/2013 – 01:14 PM ] OCCUPIED JERUSALEM, (PIC)– Jewish settlers accompanied by media crews stormed the holy Aqsa mosque in occupied Jerusalem on Sunday to shoot a film on their alleged temple under heavy police protection. Local sources said that Sheikh Azam Salhab, the director of the Awkaf department, contacted the commander of […]

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#WestBankUnderAttack | Israel to build third huge synagogue next to Aqsa Mosque

[ 29/11/2012 – 03:59 PM ] OCCUPIED JERUSALEM, (PIC)– The Aqsa foundation for endowment and heritage said the Israeli occupation authority (IOA) intends to build soon a huge synagogue called the Jewel of Israel in the heart of the old city of occupied Jerusalem. In a press release on Thursday, the foundation said the IOA […]

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Clashes Break Out in al-Ram following Army Killing of Resident

WAFA FEB 25 2012 RAMALLAH, February 25, 2012 (WAFA) – Palestinian residents of the northern Jerusalem town of al-Ram clashed Saturday with Israeli soldiers on the outskirts of the town following a tense night after soldiers had shot and killed a 25-year-old resident the day before, according to witnesses. Israeli soldiers Friday opened fire and […]

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Israeli Police Allow Extremist Jews on al-Aqsa Yards

WAFA FEBR 20 2012 JERUSALEM, February 20, 2012 (WAFA) – Israeli police Monday allowed several extremist Jews on al-Aqsa Mosque yards in spite of tension in the area following clashes on Sunday between Palestinians and Israeli police, according to a Mosque guard. He told WAFA that Israeli police stationed at Bab al-Magharbeh, the only gate […]

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Israeli forces close Al-Aqsa compound, block right-wing leader

Settler Violence Topic | Category | Pictures | New: Interactive Map Maan News Agency | Febr 12, 2012 JERUSALEM (Ma’an) — Israeli police closed access to Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa compound on Sunday morning, saying they feared unrest after leaflets were distributed around the city calling to remove “Israel’s enemies” from the site. Police also blocked far-right […]

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