Thread by @theIMEU

THREAD: What’s Happening in Jerusalem Right Now?

Here's what has happened so far. 👇👇👇

Israeli police invaded Al Aqsa Mosque—one of the holiest sites in the world for Muslims—attacking Palestinians as they gathered to pray on Friday morning during the holy month of Ramadan.

Israeli police fired tear gas, stun grenades, and rubber-coated steel bullets at Palestinians praying inside the mosque, in addition to journalists, medics, elders, and children outside, injuring at least 158 Palestinians.

Israel's assault on Al-Aqsa was a violent attack by a heavily-armed occupying power, Israel, against the civilian population it oppresses daily, the Palestinians, as they were gathered to pray during their holiest month of the year.

It's not a “clash” nor a “religious dispute.”

Israel’s invasion of Al-Aqsa was also an assault on Palestinian identity and culture.

During the attack, Israeli police damaged the historic structure of the holy mosque, breaking stained glass windows and crumbling walls that have stood for centuries.

An almost identical attack on the mosque by Israeli police during Ramadan last year led to Israel’s massacre in Gaza last May, during which the Israeli military killed over 260 Palestinians, more than 65 of whom were children.

Israel’s invasion of Al-Aqsa follows an escalation of violence by the Israeli military against Palestinians during Ramadan, killing 15 Palestinians since the beginning of April alone.

Now, from Gaza to Jerusalem, Palestinians are bracing for more violent attacks from Israeli military and police while still recovering from those of the last few days, weeks, and years.

#AllEyesOnPalestine #HandsOffAlAqsa

Listen to our latest podcast episode to learn more:
open.spotify.com/episode/3RceUl…