Connect with us

محليات

Tensions rise in Jerusalem as extremist settlers enter Al-Aqsa compound: Report

JERUSALEM: The second day of the Jewish holiday of Purim saw a surge in tension as dozens of extremist settlers stormed the courtyards of the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in the occupied city of Jerusalem, according to a Petra news agency report on Monday.

The settlers were protected by the Israeli police, said Jerusalem’s Islamic Endowments Department in a statement. The settlers began entering the compound early on Monday morning from the Mughrabi Gate and moved into the eastern and northern courtyards.

Published

4 months ago

on

JERUSALEM: The second day of the Jewish holiday of Purim saw a surge in tension as dozens of extremist settlers stormed the courtyards of the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in the occupied city of Jerusalem, according to a Petra news agency report on Monday.

The settlers were protected by the Israeli police, said Jerusalem’s Islamic Endowments Department in a statement. The settlers began entering the compound early on Monday morning from the Mughrabi Gate and moved into the eastern and northern courtyards.

Post Views: 26
Related Topics:
Continue Reading

محليات

Maduro’s greatest test? All you need to know about Venezuela’s election

Dire economic conditions and a galvanised opposition could spell the end of President Nicolas Maduro’s time in power.

Published

2 hours ago

on

July 27, 2024

By

Dire economic conditions and a galvanised opposition could spell the end of President Nicolas Maduro’s time in power.

Post Views: 1
Continue Reading

محليات

Rains help firefighters battle blazes in Canada’s Jasper National Park

Town council of Jasper says about 32 percent of structures in the town had been destroyed in the wildfire.

Published

4 hours ago

on

July 27, 2024

By

Town council of Jasper says about 32 percent of structures in the town had been destroyed in the wildfire.

Post Views: 2
Continue Reading

محليات

More than 180,000 displaced from Gaza’s Khan Younis in four days, UN says

‘About 182,000 people’ displaced from central and eastern Khan Younis from Monday – Thursday, UN OCHA says.

Published

4 hours ago

on

July 27, 2024

By

‘About 182,000 people’ displaced from central and eastern Khan Younis from Monday – Thursday, UN OCHA says.

Post Views: 2
Continue Reading

الأكثر رواجا