Israeli occupation forces assault worshippers and continue to bar access to Al-Aqsa Mosque

Israeli occupation forces assaulted worshippers attempting to attend Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque and prevented them from accessing the compound for the ninth consecutive Friday, according to eye witness reports.

For weeks, young worshippers have been attempting to access the mosque but have been repelled by Israeli forces with tear gas.

Israeli forces have imposed restrictions on access to the mosque since the surprise Hamas assault on 7 October, only allowing the elderly to access the complex.