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Raid on Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque raises fear of new conflict

Israeli forces prevent Palestinians from entering the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound to attend the Friday prayers, on April 15, 2022 [Hazem Bader/AFP]

Almost one year after confrontations between Palestinians and Israeli security forces in Jerusalem led to war in the Gaza Strip, escalating tension in the city during the holy month of Ramadan has raised fears that events of 2021 could repeat.

At least 158 Palestinians were wounded when Israeli riot police raided the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound on Friday where they were met by stone throwing and hurled firecrackers.

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