Palestinians Clash With Israeli Police at Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, 152 Injured, Hundreds Arrested

Palestinians Clash With Israeli Police at Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, 152 Injured, Hundreds Arrested
Israeli security forces move in positions during clashes with Palestinian protestors at the compound that houses Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem's Old City, on April 15, 2022. Ammar Awad/Reuters
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Palestinians and Israeli police clashed at the Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem on Friday as thousands gathered for prayers during the Islamic month of Ramadan. Medics said more than 150 Palestinians were wounded.

In a statement, Israeli police said hundreds of Palestinians hurled firecrackers and stones at their forces and toward the nearby Jewish prayer area of the Western Wall in the Old City after Ramadan morning prayers.