Jewish groups call for demolition of Al-Aqsa

Dozens of Jewish settlers organised a march last night in occupied Jerusalem calling for the demolition of Al-Aqsa Mosque and the construction of the “Temple Mount”.

More than 40 settlers gathered near Hebron Gate in Jerusalem wearing matching t-shirts for their march. They carried signs calling for the demolition of Al-Aqsa and the construction of the Temple Mount in its place. They tried to reach the Wailing Wall in the Old City but the police prohibited them entering.

Israeli police reported that they arrested two settlers, one of whom is a minor, on charges of disorderly conduct and failure to adhere to police orders.

Settler groups also sang and danced in the alleyways of the Old City in occupied Jerusalem “in a manner provoking the residents” under the protection of the Israeli army and Special Forces. The occupation forces also forced shops to close in order to provide protection for the settlers.

As a result of the settlers’ actions, clashes broke out between Israeli forces and young Palestinians at Bab Al-Huta in the Old City of Jerusalem. No arrests or injuries were reported.