Clashes erupt at Jerusalem holy site, 67 Palestinians hurt
Clashes broke out between Israeli police and Palestinians at the Al-Aqsa Mosque early Friday, with claims Israeli police entered in force shortly after early morning prayers.
by The Associated Press
Apr 15, 2022
3 minutes
Updated April 15, 2022 at 2:00 AM ET
JERUSALEM â Israeli security forces entered the Al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem before dawn as thousands of Palestinians were gathered for prayers during the holy month of Ramadan, setting off clashes that medics said wounded at least 67 Palestinians.
Israel said its forces entered to remove rocks and stones that had been gathered in anticipation of violence. The holy site, which is sacred to Jews and
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