Tear Gas Fired as Palestinians Return to Al Aqsa Mosque
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Stun grenades explode at the entrance to the Al Aqsa compound July 27, 2017 | Photo: Reuters
Muslim religious leaders are calling for prayers to fully resume at the compound on Friday.
More than 110 people have been injured as Palestinians re-entered the Al Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem's Old City for the first time in over two weeks.
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Israeli authorities had removed all of the contentious security measures including metal detectors and barriers imposed over the last fortnight and given the go-ahead for worshippers to return.
But Bab Hutta, one of the gates, remained closed.
As Palestinians surged forward to enter the site, Israeli security forces fired tear gas and stun grenades.
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