国际英语资讯:West Bank, East Jerusalem clashes continue over Al-Aqsa mosque measures_时事

国际英语资讯:West Bank, East Jerusalem clashes continue over Al-Aqsa mosque measures

However, the top Muslim clerics said in a statement Tuesday morning the new measures are still unacceptable and demanded that the situation returns as it was prior to July 14.

Said Shweiki, Member of the Political Bureau of the Palestinian Arab Front and Member of the Palestinian National Council said at the Tuesday's demonstration that the demonstrators were faced with excessive force.

"I am with our people at the gates on a daily basis. There is tough oppression by occupation police forces and border guards. However, our people don't fear this power because their will is solid and committed to their cause," said Shwieki to Xinhua.

He added "our people in Jerusalem will continue their struggle until the smart cameras are removed."

Palestinians say the holy shrine is important to every person and holds a special place in the collective narrative. This is why the anger resulted in spiral confrontations with the Israeli forces stationed near settlements and military checkpoints in the West Bank or inside the Old City of Jerusalem.

An anonymous demonstrator said "Al-Aqsa mosque to every Palestinian is something that touches the heart. It is not just a religious building."

He explained that this is why "the popular movement is spreading widely and the spark has created a snow ball effect, which would cost the Israeli government dearly."

The young man said "we will not accept half way solutions; they either remove everything and return to the situation before July 14 or we will continue what we are doing."