Jerusalem, ALRAY - More than 141 Israeli settlers escorted by Israeli soldiers stormed Al-aqsa courtyards on Sunday morning.

Palestinian sources said that extremist settlers, who were dived into four groups, roamed about the place amid Al-Aqsa worshippers and employees in an atmosphere surcharged with anger and tension.

The source added that a number of worshippers inside the mosque tried to counter the settlers by raising slogans acclaiming "God is great," and from a shield to protect Al-Aqsa mosque.

The Israeli setters have recently forced the pace of storming Al-aqsa mosque amid Palestinian fears of Israeli plans to juidaize the holy city.