Israeli police storm Jerusalem holy site after rock-throwing

By JOSEPH KRAUSS
Associated Press

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli police in full riot gear stormed a sensitive Jerusalem holy site sacred to Jews and Muslims on Friday after Palestinian youths hurled stones at a gate where they were stationed. Palestinian medics say at least 31 Palestinians were wounded, including 14 who were hospitalized, before the clashes subsided. The renewed violence at the site, which is sacred to Jews and Muslims, came despite Israel temporarily halting Jewish visits, which are seen by the Palestinians as a provocation. The holy site, known as the Al-Aqsa Mosque to Muslims and the Temple Mount to Jews, has long been a trigger for Israeli-Palestinian violence. Midday prayers were held as planned, with tens of thousands of Muslims attending.