Clashes between Palestinians and Israeli forces were renewed on Sunday when Israeli troops forcefully entered the mosque and attacked worshippers by beating them, firing tear-gas shells and rubber-coated bullets; while claiming that Palestinian worshippers threw stones at them. Al Aqsa is now practically under siege. People are not allowed in, and more than 100 youths are still inside the mosque, prepared to defend it from any further attacks by the Israeli forces. Despite what has been reported by Jerusalem police Chief Dudi Cohen that Israel has no intention entering the mosque right now, and considering the several attacks on the mosque during the last few months, it cannot be confirmed that what Israeli officials say, is what Israel will comply with.