Israeli Police Release Al-Aqsa Mosque Director

Al-Quds, MINA – The Israeli occupation police released the Director of Al-Aqsa Mosque Sheikh Omar Al-Kiswani, after his arrest a few hours.

The occupation forces stormed Al-Kiswani’s home in the city of al-Tur, east of occupied Jerusalem, and confiscated his computer as well as several documents and collectibles. Al Jazeera reported on Monday.

After capturing Al-Kiswani, the occupation took him to one of their centers in the city.

There was no comment from Sheikh Al-Kiswani or the Israeli police on the reason for the arrest.

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Earlier this week, the Israel Broadcasting Company reported, Israeli authorities had taken the decision to arrest Palestinians and expel them from Al-Aqsa Mosque, in preparation for the Israeli holiday.

Authorities are also preparing for the Jewish New Year holiday, Yom Kippur, which will last for three weeks.

Right-wing Israeli groups have called for an intensification of attacks on the Al-Aqsa Mosque, during the Jewish holiday.

On the other hand, Palestinian activists called for youths to visit and guard the Al-Aqsa Mosque. (T/RE1)

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Mi’raj News Agency (MINA)