The number of injured in clashes between Israeli security forces and Palestinians on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem has risen to more than 150. According to initial reports, only seven people were injured. Violence broke out after morning prayers at the Al-Aqsa mosque ended Friday morning, Israeli police said. Palestinians threw rocks and set off fireworks. About 12,000 believers were about 100 rioters, it said.
The Palestinian Red Crescent reported that 152 Palestinians were injured when Israeli security forces used tear gas and rubber bullets. According to media reports, three Israeli police officers were also injured. Israeli news site Haaretz reported that after the clashes ended, police arrested dozens of Palestinians at the Al-Aqsa mosque.
One of the greatest shrines of Islam
Tens of thousands of Muslims were expected in Jerusalem’s Old City for Friday prayers to pray on and around the Temple Mount (Al-Haram al-Sharif) during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan. This is sacred to Muslims and Jews. The Al-Aqsa Mosque is the third holiest site in Islam.
The Jewish Passover, which will also attract believers and visitors, also begins on Friday evening. This week alone, the Ministry of Tourism expects a total of 30,000 foreign tourists.
Moreover, despite a bloody wave of terror in Israel, thousands of Christians want to reenact Jesus’ Stations of the Cross in Jerusalem on Good Friday. A massive police presence is expected, especially in the old town. The security situation in Israel and the Palestinian territories is extremely tense, with a total of 14 people killed in four attacks in Israel in recent weeks.
Source: Krone
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