Scores of Israeli settlers forced their way into Al-Quds's (Jerusalem’s) holy al-Aqsa Mosque on Thursday morning, marking the Jewish Hanukkah holiday.

135 Jewish settlers stormed the holy site through the al-Maghareba Gate, as they were escorted by dozens of Israeli policemen during the break-in.

The settlers toured the compound and performed Talmudic rituals.

Dozens of other settlers are expected to show up at the site in the afternoon break-in shift.

Israeli fanatic groups have called on settlers to join mass break-ins at the mosque this week to celebrate the Jewish Hanukkah holidays.