A young man was injured in the head, today, Friday, after the Israeli occupation forces attacked worshipers heading to perform Friday prayers at the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied Jerusalem.

Local sources reported that the occupation soldiers attacked worshippers with batons who tried to reach Al-Aqsa Mosque, near Bab Al-Asbat, which resulted in a young man being injured in the head.

The occupation forces also attacked the press crews and obstructed their work.

The occupation forces tightened their military measures in the city of Jerusalem, set up checkpoints, checked the identities of citizens heading to perform Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque, and prevented a number of them from entering.