Minor confrontations between Palestinian worshippers and Israeli forces at Al-Aqsa Mosque

In the early hours of Wednesday morning, following Fajr (dawn) prayers at al-Aqsa Mosque, minor confrontations broke out between Palestinians and Israeli forces who have raided the holy site four times over the past few days. 

Palestinians have been spurred on to head out in large numbers across Jerusalem and the West Bank, amongst other areas, to continue calling for an end to occupation after Israel launched air strikes on Gaza claiming the lives of dozens.

At the gates of the holy sites, people finished prayers and stood to chant protest and resistant songs, while Israeli forces were deployed around the complex. 

Sound grenades could be heard around the area, which have continually be used to deter people gathering at the sacred premises.

In the early hours of Monday morning, and again on Tuesday, rubber-coated bullets were shot at worshippers on the site, as well as the use of tear gas. On Monday, Middle East Eye spoke to Ehab Jallad, a historical researcher who was praying at the mosque when it was stormed. Jallad described terrifying scenes and damage done to the interiors of the mosque.