Jerusalem, ALRAY - Israeli Settlers stormed on Monday morning the courtyards of Al-Aqsa Mosque through Bab al-Maghareba Gate  under the protection of the Israeli police.

According to Palestinian sources, Israeli settlers stormed the mosque in small groups and carried out tours at the mosque's compound.

It pointed out that the occupation forces imposed strict procedures on the entry of worshipers to the Al-Aqsa, especially young men and women, and confiscated  their identity cards.

Extremist Israeli settlers and politicians have lately been violating the sanctity of Al-Aqsa Mosque almost on a daily basis and always under the protection of armed occupation forces, who often attack Palestinian worshipers trying to protect their holy site.