More than 200 settlers break into al-Aqsa

Dozens of Israeli settlers, heavily protected by Israeli police, stormed on Monday morning al-Aqsa Mosque, while tension is still running high in occupied al-Quds ('Jerusalem'), according to PIC.

Nearly 205 settlers entered the holy Islamic site in the early morning via al-Magharibeh gate and organized provocative tours in its courtyards.

Tension is still running high in the holy city and in the vicinity of the Aqsa Mosque after Israeli authorities installed metal detectors at its entrances more than a week ago.

The Israeli cabinet decided last Thursday not to remove the metal detectors in total disregard to the wave of anger that is currently sweeping the Arab and Islamic world over the measure.

Meanwhile, Palestinian worshipers continue to refuse entering the Mosque via the Israeli newly-erected metal detectors at its gates.