Jerusalem tensions high as thousands head to Al Aqsa
The Peninsula
JERUSALEM: Israel said it was beefing up security forces on Saturday in anticipation of more confrontations with Palestinian protesters, a day after fierce clashes at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque.
Tensions have mounted in the city, the occupied West Bank and Gaza throughout Ramadan, amid growing anger over the potential eviction of Palestinians from Jerusalem homes. Thousands of Palestinians were expected to return to Al-Aqsa Mosque after dark fell for the sacred night of Laylat al-Qadr.More Related News