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Video: Israeli troops break into Al Aqsa Mosque, target worshippers

Palestinian Red Crescent emergency group reported that 67 people were injured in the clash

Jerusalem: Israeli troops entered into Al Aqsa Mosque on Friday and targeted worshippers. They fired stun grenades and tear gas.

As per the Palestinian Red Crescent emergency group, 67 people were injured in the clash.

In the video which is shared by Palestinians on social media, Israeli security forces can be seen attacking the worshippers who have gathered to offer morning prayers at the mosque.

Meanwhile, the Israeli foreign ministry released a video and claimed that dozens of masked men carrying Hamas and PA flags have marched into the Al-Aqsa mosque in the early morning hours. It has also been alleged that the crowd collected stones and hurled them in the direction of the Mugrabi Gate.

This series of events has prompted police to enter the grounds to disperse the crowd, the ministry added.

More details are awaited

This post was last modified on April 15, 2022 11:19 am

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Sameer Khan, a native of Hyderabad, holds an M.Tech degree. He has been associated with Siasat since 2011, covering stories on Hyderabad, Business, Sports and Technology. Beyond journalism, he is a passionate IT trainer, sharing his expertise in programming and technology with aspiring students. In his leisure time, he enjoys reading books on business, learning about emerging technologies, and exploring geopolitics.

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