March in Aqsa Mosque in protest at Israel’s decision to exile Hamas MPs

March in Aqsa Mosque in protest at Israel’s decision to exile Hamas MPs

OCCUPIED JERUSALEM,  A large number of Palestinian worshipers participated in a march after Friday prayers in the main courtyard of the Aqsa Mosque yesterday in protest at the Israeli military decision to exile three Hamas lawmakers and one former minister from the occupied city of Jerusalem.

The protesters carried photographs of the lawmakers and the minister, and chanted slogans condemning Israel and hailing the four Palestinians’ determination to confront the exile decision.

Before the march, preacher of the holy Mosque Sheikh Mohamed Hussein stated in his speech (sermon) that the decision to expel four Palestinians from their hometown was unjust and unacceptable, and part of Israel’s Judaization activities in Jerusalem, especially in the areas of Al-Bustan and Sheikh Jarrah.
 
Meanwhile, violent clashes took place on the same day in Silwan town, south of the Aqsa, with Israeli troops who attacked the worshipers after they finished their prayers in Al-Somoud (steadfastness) tent, which was established nine years ago following the eviction of Al-Kurd family from their home.

Similar clashes broke out in the land of Abu Salah family, whose home was seized forcibly last year by extremist Israeli settlers. The angry young men confronted the Israeli assailants, who stole the house, and managed to remove the Israeli flag from the roof.