Israeli security forces take position during clashes with Palestinian demonstrators at the Al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem, April 15, 2022.
According to Palestinian health officials, over 100 Palestinians have been injured so far in the clashes, while the Israeli police reported that three officers were lightly wounded. (Photo by Muammar Awad/Xinhua)
JERUSALEM, April 15 (Xinhua) -- Palestinians clashed with Israeli police forces on Friday at the Al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem, leaving more than 100 people wounded.
"Hundreds of rioters participated in the clashes, during which stones were thrown and fireworks launched at police forces," the Israeli police said in a statement.
The police "initiated a dialogue, warning the rioters and giving ample opportunities for independent dispersal and cessation of the violent disturbance, with no result," said the statement.
According to Palestinian health officials, over 100 Palestinians have been injured so far in the clashes, while the Israeli police reported that three officers were lightly wounded.
Thousands of worshippers gathered at the entrance to the holy compound since the early hours of Friday.
The tension between Israel and the Palestinians has flared up in the West Bank and East Jerusalem over the past three weeks as the Jewish festival of Passover overlap with the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
Last year, clashes in Jerusalem led to an 11-day conflict between Israel and the Gaza Strip. ■
Israeli security forces take position during clashes with Palestinian demonstrators at the Al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem, April 15, 2022.
According to Palestinian health officials, over 100 Palestinians have been injured so far in the clashes, while the Israeli police reported that three officers were lightly wounded. (Photo by Muammar Awad/Xinhua)
Israeli security forces enter the Al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem, April 15, 2022.
According to Palestinian health officials, over 100 Palestinians have been injured so far in the clashes, while the Israeli police reported that three officers were lightly wounded. (Photo by Muammar Awad/Xinhua)
