Fatah calls for Day of Rage amid new Temple Mount security in wake of attack

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3. Dozens wounded in fresh clashes over Temple Mount security

At least 42 Palestinians were injured as fresh clashes erupted Thursday between protesters and police in Jerusalem’s Old City after thousands of Muslim worshipers gathered around the contested Temple Mount holy site for evening prayers.

The violence came as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was meeting with his security chiefs and the security cabinet over ways to defuse tensions at the site ahead of Friday prayers, when tens of thousands of Muslim worshipers are expected — sparking fears of even fiercer confrontation.

Israeli police spokeswoman Luba Samri said Palestinians threw rocks and glass bottles at the officers outside the Old City’s Lions Gate following evening prayers. Police responded with tear gas and riot dispersal methods. Samri said 5 officers were hurt.

The Palestinian Red Crescent said that 36 of the protesters were taken to the hospital for treatment. Two of them were in serious condition after being hit by rubber bullets.

http://www.timesofisrael.com/42-palestinians-wounded-in-fresh-clashes-over-temple-mount-security/