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Violence at Masjidul Aqsa as Israeli police disperse Palestinians on Eid day

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What was meant to be a joyous day for Palestinians celebrating Eid-ul-Adha descended into violence and chaos as Zionist forces clashed with Palestinians at Masjidul Aqsa in occupied East Jerusalem. Israeli occupation police fired tear gas, rubber bullets and sound grenades to remove Palestinian worshippers from the sacred site, following a standoff at one of the gates to the compound. Palestinian activist Basel Agbaria chats to us from occupied East Jerusalem
11 Aug 2019 English South Africa Religion & Spirituality · Islam

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