Jerusalem: Clashes broke out once again between Israeli police and Palestinian youths Jerusalem The holy site is sacred to Jews and Muslims on Friday, despite a temporary halt to Jewish visits to the site, which is seen as provocation by the Palestinians.
Palestinian and Israeli police have been clashing regularly for the past week in a time of heightened tension in the region after a series of deadly attacks inside Israel and arrested in possession Western coast, Three rockets have been fired from Gaza Strip in Israel.
Palestinian youths pelted stones at police at a gate leading to the compound, according to two Palestinian witnesses who spoke on condition of anonymity due to security concerns. The police, in full riot gear, then entered the premises, firing rubber bullets and stun grenades.
Palestinian Red Crescent The medical service said nine Palestinians were injured, two of whom were in critical condition. Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem old town is the third holiest site in Islam, The vast esplanade on which it is built is the holiest site for Jews, who call it Temple Mount Because it was the location of two Jewish temples in antiquity. It is at the heart of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and clashes there have often ignited violence elsewhere.
Thousands of Muslim worshipers are expected to visit the site later in the day for the main weekly prayer. Palestinians and neighbors JordanThe site’s custodians accuse Israel of violating long-standing systems allowing large numbers of Jews to visit the site under police escort.
In recent years the ban on Jewish prayer at the site has been lifted, raising fears among Palestinians that Israel is planning to occupy or divide the site.
Israel says it is committed to the status quo and is responsible for inciting violence by the Islamic terrorist group Hamaswho rules Gaza. It says its security forces are working to stop stone-throwers to ensure freedom of worship for Jews and Muslims.
Visits by Jewish groups were suspended from Friday for the last 10 days of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, as they have done in the past.
This year, the fasting month coincided with the Jewish Passover and major Christian holidays, with thousands of people from all three faiths flocking to the Old City after the lifting of coronavirus restrictions.
Palestinian and Israeli police have been clashing regularly for the past week in a time of heightened tension in the region after a series of deadly attacks inside Israel and arrested in possession Western coast, Three rockets have been fired from Gaza Strip in Israel.
Palestinian youths pelted stones at police at a gate leading to the compound, according to two Palestinian witnesses who spoke on condition of anonymity due to security concerns. The police, in full riot gear, then entered the premises, firing rubber bullets and stun grenades.
Palestinian Red Crescent The medical service said nine Palestinians were injured, two of whom were in critical condition. Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem old town is the third holiest site in Islam, The vast esplanade on which it is built is the holiest site for Jews, who call it Temple Mount Because it was the location of two Jewish temples in antiquity. It is at the heart of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and clashes there have often ignited violence elsewhere.
Thousands of Muslim worshipers are expected to visit the site later in the day for the main weekly prayer. Palestinians and neighbors JordanThe site’s custodians accuse Israel of violating long-standing systems allowing large numbers of Jews to visit the site under police escort.
In recent years the ban on Jewish prayer at the site has been lifted, raising fears among Palestinians that Israel is planning to occupy or divide the site.
Israel says it is committed to the status quo and is responsible for inciting violence by the Islamic terrorist group Hamaswho rules Gaza. It says its security forces are working to stop stone-throwers to ensure freedom of worship for Jews and Muslims.
Visits by Jewish groups were suspended from Friday for the last 10 days of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, as they have done in the past.
This year, the fasting month coincided with the Jewish Passover and major Christian holidays, with thousands of people from all three faiths flocking to the Old City after the lifting of coronavirus restrictions.