Clashes erupt in Jerusalem between Muslim worshippers and Israeli police
- 11 years ago
Clashes erupt as Israeli police storm a sacred Muslim site in Jerusalem, after stones were thrown in the direction of those guarding the site.
Nestled within Jerusalem's walled Old City and erected 1,300 years ago, the al-Aqsa compound is now Islam's third holiest site.
Within the hour, police entered a second time and fired stun grenades while rocks were hurled at police and at the Western Wall, a revered site for Jews.
Five people were arrested. One police officer and several protesters also suffered minor injuries.
Nestled within Jerusalem's walled Old City and erected 1,300 years ago, the al-Aqsa compound is now Islam's third holiest site.
Within the hour, police entered a second time and fired stun grenades while rocks were hurled at police and at the Western Wall, a revered site for Jews.
Five people were arrested. One police officer and several protesters also suffered minor injuries.