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Israeli forces, Palestinian youths clash in Jerusalem for second day

Xinhua, June 27, 2016 Adjust font size:

Israeli police and Palestinian youths clashed at east Jerusalem's flashpoint al-Aqsa mosque compound for the second day running on Monday, Israeli and Palestinian sources said.

Police spokesperson Luba Samri said that dozens of Palestinians hurled stones and firecrackers at the police.

Israeli sources said the clashes were triggered by visits by right-wing Jews to the compound during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, while Palestinian media reported the clashes broke out after dozens of police stormed the compound to allow the visits.

On Sunday, the Palestinian Red Crescent said that emergency medical teams evacuated seven injured to hospitals in east Jerusalem. They were wounded by sponge-tipped bullets, tear gas, and beatings.

The hilltop compound, holy to both Muslims and Jews, was at the center of unrest that began in mid-September. The nine-month-long wave of violence saw the death of at least 205 Palestinians and 32 Israelis.

The violence erupted amidst Palestinian fears that Israel is attempting to change the long-held status quo at the site, which allows Jews to visit the compound but not to pray there. Endit