Jerusalem, March 5, 2010 (Pal Telegraph) - Sixty Palestinians were injured during clashes erupted today with Israeli policeat Al-Aqsa Mosque in east Jerusalem.
Israeli police responded by spraying tear gas and shooting rubber bullets at the Palestinian youths who they said were throwing rocks.
Palestinian medical sources said at least 60 Palestinians were injured by tear gas and rubber-coated bullets, one seriously. About a 15 Israeli police officers were also lightly hurt in the clashes, a police spokesman said.
This was at least the second time this week clashes had erupted around Al-Haram Al-Sharif at Al-Aqsa Mosque.
Following the clashes, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas condemned Israel for trying to stymie efforts to restart peace talks.
Also, Ismail Haneya the Prime Minister of Hamas-led government in Gaza called the people to participate in the demonstrations today calling to protect Al-Aqsa Mosque.
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