The latest confrontations in the Old City come as Israel celebrates Independence Day, which marks the establishment of the state in 1948. Reuters
Israeli police detain a man after violence broke out during a visit by a group of Jewish people to the Al Aqsa mosque compound in the Old City of Jerusalem. All photos unless otherwise stated: AFP
Israeli police said they had repelled ‘dozens of rioters' who had been ’throwing stones and other objects’ at security forces.
Israeli police fired rubber bullets at the compound and briefly entered the mosque, where worshippers had taken shelter.
Dozens of Palestinians gathered and chanted 'God is greatest' as Jewish groups arrived at the site.
Palestinian factions including Hamas, the militant group which rules Gaza, called on Muslim worshippers to gather at Al Aqsa on Thursday.
Hamas accused Israeli authorities of 'playing with fire' by allowing Jews to visit the site.
The resumption of tours within the grounds of the Old City site follows a customary pause during the final days of Ramadan.
The Al Aqsa Mosque compound is the third-holiest site in Islam and the most important site for Jews, who are permitted to visit but not pray at the site.
The Palestinian Red Crescent Society said their medics did not treat any wounded worshippers on Thursday morning.
Protesters clash with the Israeli security forces. Reuters
The latest confrontations in the Old City come as Israel celebrates Independence Day, which marks the establishment of the state in 1948. Reuters
Israeli police detain a man after violence broke out during a visit by a group of Jewish people to the Al Aqsa mosque compound in the Old City of Jerusalem. All photos unless otherwise stated: AFP
Israeli police said they had repelled ‘dozens of rioters' who had been ’throwing stones and other objects’ at security forces.
Israeli police fired rubber bullets at the compound and briefly entered the mosque, where worshippers had taken shelter.
Dozens of Palestinians gathered and chanted 'God is greatest' as Jewish groups arrived at the site.
Palestinian factions including Hamas, the militant group which rules Gaza, called on Muslim worshippers to gather at Al Aqsa on Thursday.
Hamas accused Israeli authorities of 'playing with fire' by allowing Jews to visit the site.
The resumption of tours within the grounds of the Old City site follows a customary pause during the final days of Ramadan.
The Al Aqsa Mosque compound is the third-holiest site in Islam and the most important site for Jews, who are permitted to visit but not pray at the site.
The Palestinian Red Crescent Society said their medics did not treat any wounded worshippers on Thursday morning.
Protesters clash with the Israeli security forces. Reuters
The latest confrontations in the Old City come as Israel celebrates Independence Day, which marks the establishment of the state in 1948. Reuters
