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Clashes between Palestinians, Israeli police resume after Friday prayers at Jerusalem's shrine
Published: Apr 23, 2022 07:45 AM
Palestinians hurl stones at Israeli security forces at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound on April 22, 2022. (Photo: Xinhua)
Palestinians hurl stones at Israeli security forces at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound on April 22, 2022. (Photo: Xinhua)


 
Israeli security forces patrol during clashes with Palestinians at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in East Jerusalem on April 22, 2022.(Photo: Xinhua)
Israeli security forces patrol during clashes with Palestinians at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in East Jerusalem on April 22, 2022.(Photo: Xinhua)


 
Firefighters douse flames during clashes between Israeli security forces and Palestinians at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in East Jerusalem on April 22, 2022. (Photo: Xinhua)
Firefighters douse flames during clashes between Israeli security forces and Palestinians at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in East Jerusalem on April 22, 2022. (Photo: Xinhua)


 
Clashes between Israeli police forces and Palestinians erupted Friday at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in East Jerusalem after Ramadan prayers concluded.

According to a statement released by the Israeli police, the Palestinians hurled rocks and threw fireworks at security forces. Israeli police used tear gas to disperse the crowd.

"We will not allow extremists to hijack Jerusalem's holy places," the Israeli Foreign Ministry tweeted after the prayers ended.

There were no reports of injuries from the latest scuffles.

Tensions between Israelis and Palestinians have been high in recent weeks as a new wave of violence has erupted.

Last year, clashes at the holy site led to an 11-day war between Israel and the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip.