Iran accuses Israel of ‘Zionist’ aggression, promises new support for Palestinians after clash at holy site

Iran accused Israel of “Zionist” aggression after clashes broke out between Palestinians and Israelis at Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa mosque Friday.

Over 150 Palestinians have been injured after hundreds gathered to wish on the holy website through the month of Ramadan – probably the most violent clashes because the Israel-Palestinian disaster final summer time.

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Clashes broke out after some Palestinians completed their prayers and started marching within the space close to the Mosque chanting “with our souls, with our blood, we sacrifice for you, Al-Aqsa.”

The marchers additionally allegedly expressed their assist for Hamas – the Islamic militant group that guidelines Gaza however is outlined as a terrorist group by the U.S. authorities.

It’s unclear what sparked the clashes, however Israeli police mentioned they responded to the violence and arrested “lots of” of suspects. The mosque was then re-opened for noon prayers with some 60,000 in attendance. 

Palestinians conflict with Israeli safety forces on the Al Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem’s Outdated Metropolis Friday, April 15, 2022. 
(AP Photograph/Mahmoud Illean)

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Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) referred to as the conflict a “desecration of the holy values ​​of Muslims” and alleged it was “carried out by the Zionist regime’s navy and safety forces by deploying navy gear and brutally attacking defenseless Palestinian worshipers,” in line with a translated assertion by the Tasnim Information Company, a personal Iranian information outlet.

The IRGC additionally promised a “new wave” of assist for Palestinians rising up towards Israel. It accused the Israeli state of “aggressive actions and new crimes.”

Current clashes in Israel have raised considerations that the area may see one other safety escalation much like the 11-day battle that occurred in Could 2021 and resulted within the loss of life of over 200 Israelis and Palestinians – nearly all of which died within the Gaza Strip.   

Iran has lengthy backed Hamas and has helped practice and supply navy assist for the Islamic militants of their struggle towards Israel.

However present negotiations with the U.S. and different western nations concerning a nuclear deal in trade for sanction aid might require Tehran to chop its recognized ties to terrorist organizations within the Center East. 

Israeli safety forces take place throughout clashes with Palestinians demonstrators on the Al Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem’s Outdated Metropolis, Friday, April 15, 2022. 
(AP Photograph/Mahmoud Illean)

Talks seem to have stalled, however reporting surfaced final month that mentioned the U.S. might contemplate eradicating Iran’s Revolutionary Guard from its record of designated terrorist teams in trade for regional peace. 

It stays unclear how Tehran will reply to those negotiation calls for, however safety officers and scientists alike have warned the administration to be cautious of false assurances.

The Related Press contributed to this report.