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Palestinian presidency: Attack a new challenge to international community

The office of Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has called the "brutal attacks" on Al-Aqsa Mosque "a new challenge to the international community".

Mohammad Shtayyeh, the PA prime minister, said: "We warn of the consequences of the occupation forces' incursions into Al-Aqsa Mosque".

Meanwhile Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh said: "The resistance is ready and will not stand idly by unless the occupation retreats and ends its plans."