Temple Mount clashes: Worshipers throw rocks at security forces

• Published date: 29 April 2022

Muslim worshipers threw rocks at security forces, who responded with tear gas and rubber bullets. One of the rocks landed inside the Western Wall plaza

The Red Crescent reported three people were injured during the clashes.

The Israel Police said that the police forces, led by the Jerusalem District Commander, had no choice but to enter the Temple Mount area, and use riot dispersal means in order to repel the rioters. The police activity continues.

Meanwhile, the defense establishment is deploying forces in large numbers for the last Friday of the month of Ramadan. Thousands of policemen were deployed around the Temple Mount and many streets around the Old City were closed to traffic.

Clashes also broke out on the...