After week-long protests, Israel removes barriers at Damascus Gate in occupied East Jerusalem
The Damascus Gate has been a popular gathering point for Palestinians during Ramadan. Thousands have been protesting the restrictions, facing violence and marches by ultra-right-wing groups who are often supported by the occupation forces
Israeli settlers storm Al-Aqsa mosque compound on day of its reopening
The Al-Aqsa mosque in occupied Jerusalem was closed due to the COVID-19 threat for the last 70 days and was re-opened on Sunday. The Israeli police also arrested three Palestinians from the site on Sunday
Israel announces new illegal settlements in occupied Palestinian territory
Israel plans to construct close to 2,000 more settler housing units in occupied Palestinian territories, in contravention of international law. Currently, more than 650,000 illegal Israeli settlers live in these settlements
Palestinians protest storming of Al-Aqsa mosque compound by extremist Jewish settlers
In the past week, thousands of extremist Jewish settlers repeatedly stormed the Al Aqsa mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem, performed rituals and shouted slogans calling for the demolition of the mosque
