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Israel Dismantles Controversial Metal Detectors At Jerusalem Holy Site

It remains to be seen whether Muslim worshippers will accept the "advanced technology" that Israel plans to implement in their place, after days of protest over the security measures.
Workers dismantle metal detectors early Tuesday outside the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem's Old City. / Mahmoud Illean / Shutterstock.com

Israel has removed controversial metal detectors at the entrance to a holy site in Jerusalem, aiming to ease tension after days of protests.

But it remains to be seen whether Muslim worshippers will accept the security measures that Israel plans to implement in their place. The metal detectors were installed at

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