Palestinians clash with Israeli police at major holy site

Palestinians have clashed with Israeli police at the Al-Aqsa Mosque, a major holy site in Jerusalem.

Israeli authorities say Palestinians threw rocks at police after dawn prayers on Friday, igniting the clashes.Order was later restored and tens of thousands of worshippers attended Friday prayers at midday.

Tensions have soared in recent weeks amid a series of deadly attacks in Israel and military raids across the occupied West Bank. According to the New York Times, there had been expectations that tensions would rise surrounding the rare convergence of Ramadan, Passover and Easter.Report a typo

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