The Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, has condemned the Israeli police's assault on Palestinian worshipers at the Asbat Gate as they were heading to Friday prayers.
The movement holds the occupation fully responsible for its aggression against worshipers and obstructing their access to Al-Aqsa Mosque, which is considered an affront to the feelings of Muslims and a blatant violation of the freedom of access to places of worship guaranteed by all religions and international laws.
Hamas called on the Palestinian people to continue their presence and steadfastness at the mosque in defense of it and to thwart the occupation's Judaization plans against it.
Israeli police had used force, including against women, to disperse worshipers as they were heading to Friday prayers at the mosque.