Eastern Jerusalem Arab Residents Clash With Police
17:30 Aug 04, '06 / 10 Av 5766

(IsraelNN.com) Arab residents of the eastern capital clashed with police earlier on Friday afternoon after they were not permitted on the Temple Mount for Friday afternoon prayer services. The incident occurred near the Rockefeller Museum.

Police used stun grenades to restore order. Police imposed restrictions, only permitting male residents 40 or over, with Israeli identity cards, to take part in the Friday prayer service.