AL-QUDS
Israeli authorities on Friday deployed hundreds of soldiers in Al-Quds (occupied East Jerusalem) ahead of the weekly prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque.Tension has been high in Al-Quds over plans by the Israeli Knesset (parliament) to hold a debate on imposing Israeli oversight on the holy sites in Al-Quds
Hundreds of army and police personnel were seen transported into the holy city, according to an Anadolu Agency reporter.
Barricades have been set up at the entrances of Al-Quds' Old City, with Israeli soldiers denying access to scores of Palestinian youths into the Al-Aqsa Mosque.
The Israeli army has imposed restrictions on the entry of Palestinian worshippers into the mosque, allowing only those over 50 into the worship place.
Tension has been high in Al-Quds over plans by the Israeli Knesset (parliament) to hold a debate on imposing Israeli oversight on the city's holy sites.
By Abdel-Rauf Arnaout
englishnews@aa.com.tr
