Israeli forces violently storm al-Aqsa again

Israeli forces have violently stormed al-Aqsa mosque for the third time in a matter of days. On Monday evening, following a growing atmosphere of anxiety and a heavy police presence, Israeli forces raided al-Aqsa again.

• Tear gas was used to disperse crowds 
• Sound grenades were aimed at people 
• Heavily armed police made their way into al-Aqsa, causing further damage to the interiors of the buildings  

After hours of attacks against worshippers, trapping hundreds inside the mosque’s buildings, Israeli forces withdrew from the complex.

Earlier today, Israeli forces raided al-Aqsa in huge numbers, leaving hundreds of people injured with many of them hospitalised. 

Palestinians have raised concerns about the use of force against them in recent days, particularly the use of rubber-coated bullets targeting people in the eyes and head.

The storming of the third holiest site in Islam, during some of the most highly revered days in the Islamic calendar has sparked global condemnation from governments around the world. 

The Palestine Red Crescent repeatedly made calls for a cease in violence and a halt to attacks, which have also targeted their ambulances and staff.