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Over 130 Palestinians Injured, Following Clash With Israeli Police In Jerusalem

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Al Aqsa Mosque, in Jerusalem

Over 130 Palestinians have been injured after clashes with Israeli police at a holy site in Jerusalem.

Officers fired tear gas and used stun grenades.

It comes following tensions surrounding a religious site, which is sacred to both Jews and Muslims.

Israeli police have been using security barriers during Ramadan, which is holy to Muslims.

Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, has defended the action, insisting law and order will be enforced "responsibly"

Mark Stone is in Jerusalem today, on what is known as 'Jerusalem Day':

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