Jewish settlers break into al-Aqsa

Several radical Jewish settlers stormed Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem early Wednesday under the protection of the Israeli police. Eye witnesses told KUNA that before settlers broke into the mosque, special units of the Israeli police entered Al-Aqsa, attacking with tear gas Palestinians who were voluntarily staying there in order to prevent the settlers from entering. Hundreds of Jerusalem residents were staying in Al-Aqsa by the entrance of "Qibli" mosque. Meanwhile, Director of Jerusalem affairs at the Fatah movement Hatem Abdulqader said in remarks to KUNA that Israel was launching an open war against the Palestinians residing in Jerusalem. He strongly condemned the Israeli violations against Al-Aqsa mosque and Palestinians in the city, stressing the need to protect Palestinians who were unjustly treated by Israeli authorities