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Jerusalem: More than 150 hurt in clashes with Israeli security forces at Al-Aqsa mosque
•Israeli police said dozens of masked men marched into Al-Aqsa setting off fireworks before crowds hurled stones towards the Western Wall — considered the holiest site where Jews can pray.
Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque reopens after attack, but Muslims refuse to enter, citing new security measures
•he Al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem reopened on Sunday after being closed following a deadly attack, but Muslims were refusing to enter over new Israeli security measures, including metal detectors and cameras
Seven Hamas militants die as rain causes tunnel to collapse in Gaza
Fp Archives •Seven members of Hamas' military wing were killed and four others managed to escape when rains caused a tunnel in Gaza to collapse.
Israel lifts restrictions at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque
Fp Archives •Israel lifted restrictions on worship at Jerusalem's flashpoint Al-Aqsa mosque compound Wednesday in an apparent bid, swiftly welcomed by Washington.
About 500 Palestinians from Gaza visit Jerusalem for the first time in 7 years
Fp Archives •About 500 Palestinians from Gaza over 60 years old visited Jerusalem on Sunday to pray at al-Aqsa Mosque in the old city for the first time in seven years.