JERUSALEM, December 21, 2011 (WAFA) - Israeli forces Wednesday imposed strict security and military measures on Jerusalem, especially the Old City, amid callings by extremist Jewish groups to invade al-Aqsa Mosque compound to celebrate Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, later this day, according to WAFA correspondent.

The strict measures came in line with intensified presence of Israeli police, border guards and military patrols that roam Jerusalem streets.

Extremist Jewish groups have been calling all week on the internet to invade al-Aqsa mosque to celebrate the Jewish holiday, attend biblical lectures for extremist youth and practice religious rituals that jeopardize the sanctity of al-Aqsa mosque, with a promise of providing food and beverages to participants.

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