Palestinians were assaulted in a new Israeli raid on the Al-Aqsa mosque.

In the latest attack on the Muslim holy site, Israeli police enter the area and fire rubber bullets and stun grenades.

Approximately 30 Palestinians, including three journalists, were hurt as Israeli soldiers entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem.

According to journalists on the scene, Palestinians threw stones at Israeli police, who were clad in full riot gear and stormed the compound firing rubber bullets and stun grenades.

A small fire was also reported at the compound, with Palestinians accusing Israeli police of lighting a tree on fire, while police said the fire was caused by Palestinians tossing fireworks.

According to the Palestinian Red Crescent, 31 Palestinians were hurt, with 14 of them being brought to the hospital for treatment. One police officer was hurt after being struck by a stone, according to Israeli authorities.

Israeli authorities blamed Palestinians for throwing rocks and said that they entered the property after early morning prayers had ended.

Following a series of attacks inside Israel and police raids in the West Bank, which Israel unlawfully occupies, the holy site has been the focus of days of violence.

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