Masjid al-Aqsa has been transformed into a deadly battlezone tonight.
As worshippers performed Taraweeh Salaah, Israeli Occupation forces stormed the Masjid and rained down sound bombs, tear gas and rubber bullets on worshippers.
Over 50 musallees have been injured including children.
This attack has occurred on the 26th night of Ramadan in Palestine. Salaah continued to be led amidst chaotic scenes.
Rubble has been seen strewn across the affected areas of the Masjid and paramedics were seen scurrying to assist the injured.
In a further development, Israeli forces stormed the sound room at Masjid al-Aqsa and disconnected the wires for speakers such that announcements from the Qibli Musallah do not reach other parts of the Masjid.
In addition to the actions at al-Aqsa, the situation is volatile in the Old City and Sheikh Jarrah as well. Israeli forces are restricting entry to the Old City to residents.
This is a developing story.
(Friday 07 May 23:02 Jerusalem time)
*Palestine Information Network*
(Update Friday 07 May 23:36 Jerusalem time)
Besieging worshippers in Musallah al-Qibli including elderly and children
Occupation besieging a significant number of female worshippers in Dome of the Rock.
A Palestinian man with hearing impairments injured in Israeli assaults on Al-Aqsa Friday evening
Attack on Musallah Bab ar-Rahmah at Masjid al-Aqsa
Israeli Occupation forces atop the roof of Qibli Musallah at Masjid al-Aqsa
Update 1:10 Jerusalem time
Some invading Israeli forces withdraw to edges of Al-Aqsa compound and Qibli Musallah is re-opened
Palestinian media sources: Three Palestinians have lost their eyesight due to injuries incurred from Israeli attacks at Masjid al-Aqsa Friday night. Also most injuries treated have been to the head, face and chest
Pandemonium as Israeli Occupation forces attacked Bab ar-Rahmah Musallah at Masjid al-Aqsa earlier today
A most heinous crime. Israeli Occupation forces attacked and stormed the clinic at Masjid al-Aqsa Friday whilst doctors were inside treating patients
♦️ Continuing severe restrictions from the Occupation on Palestinian Muslim entry to the Masjid which have been ongoing for 40+ days
♦️Closure of the Riyadh al-Aqsa school that operates on the northern boundary of al-Aqsa. Arrest of the principal and a student. School is forced to operate virtually until further notice. Similar harassing of students from other schools which operate inside Masjid al-Aqsa.
♦️Arrest of prominent Murabiteen and guards of Masjid al-Aqsa. Among the latest arrests are of Al-Aqsa guard, Samer Siam, and journalist, Abdalafo Bassam.
⚫ RELEASE OF SHEIKH RAED SALAH POTENTIALLY IMMINENT
Palestinians are preparing to roll out the green carpet Monday for Sheikh Raed Salah, dubbed Shaykh al-Aqsa as he is due to be released from Israeli incarceration after a 17 month sentence for supposed 'incitement'.
Activists have published a full schedule of activities for the Sheikh's welcoming, which includes convoys, rallies and a press conference.
At the same time, organisers have cautioned against the risk of Israel not releasing him, or delaying his release, as the Israeli regime has not provided any details on his scheduled release as yet.
🗓️ *This Week in Palestine History:* Israel opens an extension to a tunnel straddling Masjid al-Aqsa
An event that brought to international focus Israel's 'underground' activities in al-Quds and the vicinity of Masjid al-Aqsa, as part of its attempts of Judaize the holy city.
The spirited Palestinian reaction highlighted the centrality of Al-Aqsa and al-Quds to the cause, and the 'red-line' it represents for its defenders.
▶️ *WATCH:* Archival footage of scenes from inside the tunnel, reactions from Zionist figures, a speech of the late Yasser Arafat, as well as rallies in Gaza, Al-Quds and the West Bank at the time
After the morning's 'ceasefire' in Gaza, a huge crowd of tens of thousands for Jummuah at Masjid al-Aqsa this afternoon.
There were chants of victory, and sweets handed out by some in celebration of the steadfastness and victory of the resistance.
In the midst of this outpouring of joy, Israeli forces again began an attack on worshippers after Jummuah firing sound bombs and rubber bullets. There have been at least 20 reported injuries.
Israeli Occupation police also arrested a number of young men soon after before releasing them.
Tomorrow (Monday 10 May) Israeli settlers and the Temple Movement intend on embarking upon serious assault on Masjid al-Aqsa.
This is a day which they have been promoting for weeks to embark on this course of action, with support from notable rabbis.
So-called Jerusalem Day is marked annually in the Israeli State as the day whereon Israel occupied East Jerusalem including the Old City and Masjid al-Aqsa in 1967 as per the Hebrew calendar.