After the clashes last week that erupted in Hebron over Israel’s decision to include Rachel's Tomb and Cave of the Patriarchs in a list of heritage sites, disturbances today came to Jerusalem.
Last night about 30 Arabs barricaded themselves in the Mosque – Sunday morning a group of about 20 remained, and wearing masks, they began started throwing stones at visiting Christians and Jews.
Police entered the Temple Mount this morning in response to stone throwing by Palestinians. Four policemen and two stone throwers were slightly injured - Seven other youths were arrested on suspicion of throwing stones.
The Islamic Movement and members of the Waqf have urged Muslims to “flock to the Temple Mount” claiming radical Jewish organizations are preparing to arrive at the Temple Mount today and again on Tuesday in an attempt to lay the cornerstone for the temple."
The Islamic organizations also called on Muslims to be on high alert around March 16, when they said extreme Jewish organizations were planning to mark the global day for the temple's reconstruction.
As tensions escalate the IDF have imposed a closure on the West Bank for the Purim holiday through Monday evening.
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