Saturday, July 28, 2018

Violent clashes break out on Temple Mount after prayers


Worshipers attack police with rocks, fireworks after parade marking year since metal detectors were removed from site; policeman, several rioters said lightly wounded

lashes broke out Friday at the end of Muslim prayers on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem when worshipers hurled projectiles at police at the holy site.
“Stones and fireworks were thrown at police officers,” a police statement said. “Police entered the site and began evacuating the Temple Mount compound.”
Initial reports said a policeman and several rioters were lightly wounded, and several people were arrested.

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