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Settlers burst into Al-Aqsa mosque

RAMALLAH, June 26 (KUNA) -- Jewish settlers and personnel of the Israeli intelligence burst into courtyard of Al-Aqsa holy mosque on Wednesday, said Al-Aqsa Waqf and Islamic Heritage Association.
It said in a statement the settlers and 25 personnel of the intelligence stormed the premises of the scared site through Al-Magharabeh gate.
Guards of the mosque resisted the intruders but a number of them managed to "desecrate it," the statement added.
The mosque is one of the Muslims' holiest sites worldwide. (end) nq.rk KUNA 261252 Jun 13NNNN