Израел: Израелската полиция пуска сълзотворен гас срещу протестиращи

Israeli security forces deployed tear gas at a protest near the entrance of the al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem, Sunday after Israeli soldiers had entered the compound and fired tear gas and stun grenades to force worshippers to leave the mosque. Footage shows protesters being removed by force from the area, with female protesters threatened with pepper-spray and journalists being physically harassed by the Israeli security forces. Israeli Defence Forces carried out a raid on the Al-Aqsa Mosque, reportedly firing rubber-coated steel bullets and tear gas, earlier Sunday. Israeli police say the raid was part of a security operation, which was carried out after Shin Bet allegedly received information regarding a security threat. During the raid, Israeli soldiers surrounded the Al-Aqsa compound, detaining two volunteer guards before entering the Chain Gate. Dozens of people were removed, while men below the age of 50 were banned from entering. Israeli police released a statement claiming that masked protesters inside the mosque threw stones and fireworks at soldiers. IDF soldiers were reportedly firing tear gas and stun grenades outside the mosque complex afterwards, with opponents responding with stones. The clashes erupted ahead of the Jewish New Year, which begins Sunday evening and lasts until Tuesday evening. The Al-Aqsa mosque is considered to be the third holiest place of worship for many Muslims.