Jerusalem, April 27 (RHC)-- Israeli forces have once again clashed with Palestinian Muslim worshipers at the al-Aqsa Mosque compound which lies in the Israeli-occupied Old City of Jerusalem.

In a video obtained by Reuters on Tuesday, Israeli troops could be seen pushing a crowd of worshipers who were angry at the presence of some extremist Jewish men at the holy Muslim site.  The footage also shows Israeli policemen escorting the Jewish people outside the compound.  Israeli media reports claim the scuffles began when Jewish extremists entered the holy site.

Meanwhile, a police spokeswoman said in a statement that at least nine Jews were removed from the compound.  The statement noted that more Israeli forces were sent to the site to maintain peace and order. 

This comes as the Tel Aviv regime has already deployed thousands of troops across Jerusalem and other occupied territories during the week-long Jewish holiday of Passover.

The al-Aqsa Mosque compound, revered by Muslims as the Noble Sanctuary, is a flash-point.  In August last year, restrictions were imposed on Palestinian worshipers visiting the holy site, prompting the anger of the Palestinians.