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July 19, 2021

Israeli Forces Violently Evict Palestinian Worshipers from Al-Aqsa Mosque
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In occupied East Jerusalem, Israeli police violently attacked and
forcibly removed worshipers from the Al-Aqsa Mosque Sunday, just two
days ahead of Eid al-Adha and as Israeli forces continue their attacks
in the Occupied Territories. This is Sheikh Omar al-Kiswani, the
director of the Al-Aqsa Mosque.

Sheikh Omar al-Kiswani: "It is clearly provocative action. At dawn,
Israeli forces evacuated worshipers by force, and more than 1,300
extremists visited and prayed, and did provocative tours. The occupation
forces raided Al-Aqsa compound and attacked worshipers who are in there
until now."



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