Tensions rise after rocket fire and second Israeli raid on al-Aqsa mosque

Police enter Jerusalem holy site in early hours after Palestinian militants launch rockets into Israel from Gaza

Rocket fire from Gaza and a second Israeli police raid on Jerusalem’s al-Aqsa mosque in as many nights have stoked fears of further escalation during a sensitive period of overlapping religious holidays.

Palestinian militants in the blockaded Gaza Strip launched about nine rockets into Israel in the early hours, setting off air raid sirens across the south of the country, but causing no casualties. Most exploded before impact, the Israeli army said, causing no casualties or damage. None of Gaza’s militant groups claimed responsibility.