Israeli security forces clashed with Palestinian worshippers at al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem on Monday for the second day in a row.
Witnesses told Al Jazeera that police used stun grenades and fireworks to storm the compound, and fought with barricaded worshippers. Palestinian protestors plan to stay inside the mosque during the Jewish festival of Sukkot, which lasts eight days, Agence France-Presse reports. On Sunday, police were deployed to the site, and Palestinians "threw stones and fireworks," police said.
Al-Aqsa, known as Temple Mount to Jews, is the holiest site in Judaism and third holiest site in Islam. A 50-year-long agreement states that between 7:30 and 11:30 a.m., Jews, Christians, and people of other faiths can enter the compound, but they are not permitted to pray. Palestinians say that far-right Jews have been praying during their visits, AFP reports, and they are concerned that the rules will be changed.
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