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Confusion lingers as Israel removes Al-Aqsa detectors

JERUSALEM

Amid a cloud of confusion, Israel removed controversial metal detectors installed at one of Jerusalem's most important holy sites early Tuesday.

Israel heads towards isolation says Turkish president

ANKARA

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Monday that Israel is headed toward isolation because of measures imposed at the Al-Aqsa compound in East Jerusalem.

Russia urges restraint from Palestine and Israel in conflict around Temple Mount

MOSCOW, July 24. /TASS/.

Turkish parliament speaker criticizes Israel on Al-Aqsa

ANKARA

The speaker of Turkey’s parliament has called on Islamic countries and the international community be reactive to “violations on human rights and religious liberty in Jerusalem”.

US urges Israel, Jordan to reduce tension at Al-Aqsa

WASHINGTON

The U.S. has urged Israel and Jordan to reduce growing tension in Jerusalem following new Israeli restrictions on Palestinians at Al-Aqsa mosque.

Israel’s interests fully taken into account in agreement on Syria de-escalation zone - Lavrov

MINSK, July 17. /TASS/.

After shootout, Israel cancels Friday prayer at Al-Aqsa,Omar Qiswani,

JERUSALEM

Following a police shooting, Israeli authorities on Friday cancelled Friday prayer at Al-Aqsa Mosque for the first time in nearly five decades, a Palestinian cleric said.