Tomorrow could be another escalation :(
Israel enforces new entry restrictions to Al-Aqsa Mosque
Israel is imposing new restrictions on the entrance to Al-Aqsa Mosque on the first Friday of Ramadan, including a requirement to obtain a permit and a magnetic card valid for the day.
Israeli police issued a statement saying news circulating about barriers and gates being set up to prevent access to the compound was unfounded and aimed to “inflame the atmosphere”. It said maintenance work was being carried out to replace the security gate.
The Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation reported that the police would intensify its presence in Jerusalem and its surroundings, deploying 3,000 officers in preparation for the first Ramadan Friday prayers.
Hamas calls on Palestinians to ‘defend’ Al-Aqsa Mosque
Hamas has called on Palestinians to break “the siege” on Al-Aqsa Mosque on the first Friday of Ramadan, amid the Israeli army’s ongoing restrictions on entry to the site during the Muslim holy month.
The group called on Palestinians in occupied Jerusalem, the West Bank and Israel to “participate urgently in defending the Al-Aqsa Mosque against the Zionist aggression that is taking place at this time”.
The Al-Aqsa Mosque compound that sits atop a hill in the Old City is the third holiest site in the world for Muslims. The site is also revered by Jews, who refer to it as the Temple Mount.
Jordan says Israel lacks authority to impose restrictions on Al-Aqsa Mosque
Jordan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates has issued a statement condemning the restrictions on entrance to Al-Aqsa Mosque for Muslims during the holy month of Ramadan, describing it as a “dangerous and unacceptable act”.
Ministry spokesperson Sufian Qudah said it was imperative to ensure unhindered entry to worshipers and said Israel holds no sovereignty over occupied East Jerusalem and lacks the authority to impose restrictions on entry to Al-Aqsa Mosque.
The Jordanian monarchy acquired the custodianship over Christian and Muslim holy sites in Jerusalem in 1924 after the collapse of the Ottoman Empire, which had ruled over Palestine for centuries. Amman has repeatedly denounced what it says are violations of rules at the site, Islam’s third holiest.
Stabbing attacks getting more frequent, it's the new suicide by fascist 'cop'....
Police responding to stabbing incident in southern Israel
Israeli media are reporting that medics and security forces are responding to a suspected stabbing attack at Beit Kama junction, in southern Israel. The Magen David Adom ambulance service said one person was in serious condition.
Police said the attacker was “neutralised”.
