Zionist settlers storm al-Aqsa Mosque ahead of provocative ‘flag march’

Hundreds of Israeli settlers have stormed the al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied al-Quds, as thousands of the regime’s forces have been deployed to the holy city to secure the provocative “flag march.”

Three groups of extremist settlers broke into the compound on Thursday morning under heavy protection and strict security measures of Israeli forces, with extremist rabbi and former Knesset member Yehudah Glick among them, the Palestinian Information Center reported, citing witnesses.

Around 3,000 Israeli police forces have been deployed at major intersections throughout occupied al-Quds, and roadblocks have been set up on the main roads disrupting normal life for Palestinians, ahead of the so-called flag march, scheduled to take place on Thursday afternoon.

Shops were ordered to remain closed for the day to allow free and easy access for the settlers to the Old City.