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UK Protests in Solidarity with Al-Aqsa
Demonstrations were held across the UK in solidarity with Palestinian worshippers who are continuously attacked by “Israeli” soldiers inside the Al-Aqsa Holy Mosque.
Organized by the Palestinian Forum in Britain and other groups, people gathered outside Downing Street in London and the city center of Manchester to express their outrage toward the violence committed against Palestinians in Jerusalem.
“We stand here today knowing full well that the occupiers are transgressing against the rights of the Palestinians. What is happening in Palestine today, what is happening in Jerusalem today, is the continuation of illegal occupation. It is the continuation of the illegal theft of land that began in 1948,” the organizers of the march read out a statement.
They further added: “We stand here together in solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Palestine who are facing a grave injustice at the hands of their occupiers. They are defenseless in the face of bullets, tear gas and grenades yet they hold onto their faith and conviction that they are fighting against tyranny and injustice and standing up for their people and others across the world.”
The protesters called on the government to take action against the “Israeli” government and to condemn the violence against the innocent and defenseless worshippers which included women and children.
The government was also called upon to impose an arms embargo on the “Israeli” army to prevent further casualties against Palestinians civilians.
“Aqsa! Aqsa! Don’t you cry! We will never let you die!” the protesters chanted outside the prime minister’s residence, waving Palestinian flags and holding placards. People turned out in thousands and while observing social distancing rules and wearing masks they portrayed an image of Palestinian unity and solidarity.
“We will demonstrate everyday here outside Downing Street until we see real changes being made,” said one protester who was draped in a Palestinian scarf.
Another attendee said that what is happening in Al-Aqsa is a “human issue and a test of our morality”, adding that the coming days will expose nations in how they will respond to the oppression taking place in Palestine.
“Israel” Postpones Hearing on Palestinians’ Eviction from Sheikh Al-Jarrah
An “Israeli” court decided to postpone by 30 days a hearing on a decision by the Zionist entity to evict Palestinians from their homes in Occupied Al-Quds to make way for the construction of a new illegal settlement.
It came following days of strong protests by Palestinian people both in the occupied West Bank and the besieged Gaza Strip against the decision.
The so-called “Israel’s” justice ministry said in a statement on Sunday it would delay a key Monday hearing in the case that could see Palestinian families evicted from their homes in the Sheikh Jarrah.
“In all the circumstances and in light of the attorney general’s request, the regular hearing for tomorrow, May 10, 2021 (is) cancelled,” it said, adding that it would schedule a new hearing within 30 days.
The latest development comes as many Palestinians were wounded in clashes in Sheikh Jarrah, after “Israeli” forces and settlers tried to force the Palestinians to abandon their residences in the area.
The regime had earlier issued them warnings that they had to evacuate their homes.
Based on an “Israeli” court ruling, some 28 Palestinian families face the threat of forceful eviction from the neighborhood.
The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has already warned Israel against harming the inhabitants of Sheikh Jarrah, urging Palestinians to intensify their presence in the streets of the neighborhood to prevent the implementation of “Zionist schemes.”
The military wing of Hamas has also said “Israel” would “pay a heavy price” if it did not stop aggression against the Palestinians in Sheikh Jarrah.
UN Chief Urges “Israel” to Cease Demolitions, Evictions
The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed his deep concern over the continuing violence in occupied East Al-Quds, as well as the possible evictions of Palestinian families from their homes in the Sheikh Jarrah and Silwan neighborhoods.
In a statement issued by his spokesman Stephane Dujarric, the UN Chief urged the apartheid “Israeli” entity to “cease demolitions and evictions, in line with its obligations under international humanitarian and international human rights law.”
“‘Israeli’ authorities must exercise maximum restraint and respect the right to freedom of peaceful assembly. All leaders have a responsibility to act against extremists and to speak out against all acts of violence and incitement,” he stressed.
The Secretary-General urged that the status quo at the holy sites be upheld and respected.
‘Israeli’ Occupation Forces Violently Storm Al-Aqsa Mosque, Attack Worshipers
‘Israeli’ occupation forces have once again stormed the holy al-Aqsa Mosque in the city of occupied al-Quds on Monday morning, and attacked Palestinian worshipers with live fire.
Not having enough with the causing scores of injuries among the landowners, they Zionist regime forces also targeted those injured using rubber bullets although the suffocating worshipers started exiting the southern prayer hall inside the holy site.
Additionally, the enemy’s forces banned ambulances from moving the injured worshipers for treatment, with many reports of critical injuries caused to the worshipers in their eyes and jaws.
The attacks also caused significant damage in the Dome of The Rock Mosque.
Palestine’s Islamic Jihad movement commented on the developments as saying: The resistance is present and will not be far from the “Israeli” crime.
Relatively, Fatah Central Committee member, Hussein Al-Sheikh said storming Al-Aqsa Mosque is a heinous crime. “The Palestinian leadership is studying all options to respond to this aggression against holy sites and citizens.”
For its part, Hamas urged all Palestinians to pour into the streets and clash with the “Israeli” occupation.
Hamas described what is happening in al-Aqsa as a real massacre for which the occupation forces will pay the price.
Hamas political bureau member, Salah Al-Bardawil, confirmed that the movement is studying the appropriate response to the “Israeli” attacks within the joint coordination with Palestinian factions.
Mufti of al-Quds Sheikh Mohammad Hossein described what is happening as a premeditated aggression by the occupation against al-Aqsa and the Palestinians.
UN Chief Antonio Guterres urged “Israel” to cease demolitions and evictions in line with the obligations of international law.
Commenting on the events, Head of Al-Aqsa Worshipers Yousef Mukhaimer considered the real disaster is the official Arab silence over what is happening in al-Aqsa.
For his part, Archbishop of Sebastia from the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Al-Quds Atallah Hanna said the “Israeli” attack on al-Aqsa is an attack on the Holy Sepulcher Church.
The “Israeli” occupation seeks to seize our sanctities and turn Muslims and Christians into minorities, Archbishop Hanna added.
As the confrontations escalate, al-Quds governor warned of an imminent “Israeli” massacre against Palestinian worshippers inside Al-Aqsa Holy Mosque.
Later reports cited the Palestinian Red Crescent as counting hundreds of injuries during the confrontations, while about 50 injuries have been transferred to al-Quds hospitals and the field hospital.
The Red Crescent committee reported then that more than 180 Palestinians were injured as the occupation forces suppressed them in the holy al-Aqsa Mosque & the Old City’s surroundings, with more than 80 injuries being transferred to the hospitals, one in critical condition and was transferred with a respirator installed.
The Red Crescen put the latest tallies at more than 215 injured.
Meanwhile, “Israeli” media reported the martyrdom of a Palestinian men in the continuous confrontations.
Soon after, Palestinians reported that youth Omar Zalloum has been injured in the head in the al-Aqsa Mosque, and stress that the medical situation is very terrible inside the holy mosque, with reports pointing to “Israeli” forces trying to expel all medical personnel from inside the place.
‘Israeli’ occupation forces attacked and beat female journalist Fatima al-Bakri while covering the confrontations taking place inside the holy al-Aqsa Mosque. They also attacked Al-Araby TV correspondent Ahmad Jaradat and photojournalist Eithar Abu Ghraybah.
Injuries were also reported among the Palestinian Red Crescent crews.
Meanwhile, a Zionist settler rammed a number of Palestinians standing off the Bab al-Asbat in the occupied al-Quds, after which at least one Palestinian was martyred.
Other ‘Israeli’ settlers attempted to take off the Moroccan Gate and storm the al-Aqsa Mosque after the Zionist occupation forces greenlight their move.
The attacks included the use of live bullets and explosive rubber against Palestinians inside al-Aqsa Mosque after the Zionist occupiers stormed the holy site while hundreds of Palestinians are remaining inside the Mosque as part of a religious rituals that happens during the Muslims’ fasting month of Ramadan.
