Security boosted in Jerusalem ahead of prayers

(28 Jul 2017) Israeli police were on high alert Friday ahead of Muslim prayers at a major Jerusalem shrine at the centre of recent tensions. The security measures come after come 50 people were reported injured in clashes that erupted after a holy site in Jerusalem was opened to Muslim worshippers for the first time in two weeks. Police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld said only men over the of 50 and women of all ages will be allowed into the holy site. He also said several arrests have been made to prevent any riots. Friday prayers are the highlight of the Muslim religious week. Thousands of Muslims from around Israel and Palestinian areas typically worship at the holy compound in Jerusalem's Old City. =========================================================== Clients are reminded: (i) to check the terms of their licence agreements for use of content outside news programming and that further advice and assistance can be obtained from the AP Archive on: Tel +44 (0) 20 7482 7482 Email: [email protected] (ii) they should check with the applicable collecting society in their Territory regarding the clearance of any sound recording or performance included within the AP Television News service (iii) they have editorial responsibility for the use of all and any content included within the AP Television News service and for libel, privacy, compliance and third party rights applicable to their Territory. Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter:   / ap_archive   Facebook:   / aparchives   ​​ Instagram:   / apnews   You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/you...