“A day of rage” has been called by Palestinians as metal detectors and a ban on men under 50 years old is placed at the home of Al Aqsa mosque and Dome of the Rock – PB/TK
Al Aqsa Mosque Tensions: Israel Bans Men Under 50 From Jerusalem Holy Site – B
Palestinians have been angered by the installation of metal detectors at the shrine with some calling for a “day of rage.”
The devices were installed after two Israeli policeman were shot dead at the site which is known to Muslims as the Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as Temple Mount.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was due to discuss with security chiefs whether to remove the detectors late Thursday before Israeli media reported they would remain in place
Mayor of Jerusalem, Nir Barakat, said Friday that decision was “courageous” even if it leads to “security challenges.”
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