Tensions Rise As Security Measures, Restrictions Placed Around Jerusalem's Old City
July 21 2017
Anticipating riots by Muslims, Israel tightened security around Jerusalem's Old City, reports ANI.
Additional security measures were instituted in the holy site after an attack last week, angering Muslims.
Three gunmen and two police officers were killed on July 14 at the entrance to the Al-Aqsa mosque in the Old City. The site is called the Noble Sanctuary by Muslims; Jews know it as the Temple Mount.
Metal detectors were installed at the site, prompting protests....
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