State of Palestine: Clashes erupt as Israeli security forces raid Al-Aqsa Mosque for third day

Over 30 Palestinians were reportedly injured after clashes broke out for a third day in a row at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, Tuesday. Israeli police and Special Forces units have been raiding the mosque since Sunday, using rubber bullets, tear gas and stun grenades against the Palestinians inside who responded by throwing rocks and fireworks. The raids on the Al-Aqsa Mosque have drawn strong commendation from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who subsequently promised to highlight the attack in the international community, during a conversation with his Palestinian counterpart Mahmoud Abbas. The clashes erupted ahead of the Jewish New Year, which began on Sunday night and lasts until Tuesday evening. The Al-Aqsa mosque is considered to be the third holiest place of worship for many Muslims. Hamas and its supporters held a march in Khan Yunis in the south of Gaza in solidarity with the Palestinians in Jerusalem.