Police arrest eight for chants supporting Hamas on Temple Mount

• Published date: 05 April 2024
• Author: TZVI JOFFRE
• Publication title: Jerusalem Post, The: Web Edition Articles (Israel)

Footage published by Palestinian media showed a group crowding in front of the Dome of the Rock after the dawn prayers, chanting slogans glorifying Hamas and calling, "In spirit and blood we will redeem you al-Aqsa."

"Those despicable instigators and supporters of terrorism are residents of the State of Israel who are taking advantage of a religious occasion and using a holy place of prayer for incitement and support for terrorism and terrorists," said Israel Police. "Those people place a very big stain on the Muslim residents of Israel, and we call on everyone who opposes terrorism and incitement to terrorism - to act to prevent similar incidents in a holy place."

About 3,600 police officers were deployed across Jerusalem on Friday in order to keep the peace and secure worshippers.

Israel Police operate in Jerusalem on the third Friday of Ramadan. March 30, 2024 (Credit: Israel Police)

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