On the morning of Eid al-Adha, an estimated 100,000 Muslim worshippers gathered at Al-Aqsa Mosque for the traditional morning prayer.
Eid al-Adha prayer at Al-Aqsa Mosque.#EidMubarak pic.twitter.com/IQsA2JDGDz
— PALESTINE ONLINE 🇵🇸 (@OnlinePalEng) June 28, 2023
However, their religious observance was cut short as Israeli Occupation forces stormed the holy compound and forcibly removed worshippers from Bab al-Rahma prayer area. Some attendees were even arrested.
Pictures document the moment Israeli occupation forces detained a group of young Palestinian men from Bab Al-Rahma house of worship in Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque. pic.twitter.com/ywKdZcxwYq
— AlQastal News (@QastalNewsEn) June 28, 2023
The Israeli occupation authorities have been eyeing Bab al-Rahma, they hope to turn the gate into a prayer area for zionist fanatics, which has been met with resistance from Muslim officials. The gate is currently closed and no worship occurs in the area, but the occupation forces action has added fuel to the fire.
Israeli occupation forces storm inspect a group of Palestinian youth in Bab Hitta, occupied Jerusalem. pic.twitter.com/orLWh5ByfD
— AlQastal News (@QastalNewsEn) June 28, 2023
Source: Palestinian Agencies (edited by Al-Manar English Website)
