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Benjamin Netanyahu defends climbdown on holy site metal detectors

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday defended his decision to remove metal detectors from the entrance to a Jerusalem holy site after deadly unrest, saying it was in the best interest of security.

Religious tensions at Al-Aqsa mosque defused as King Salman was in contact with US, says Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia said on Thursday King Salman had been in contact with the United States and other world powers to try to prevent Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem's Old City being closed to Muslims and to defuse political and religious tensions

Israel removes metal detectors from holy site as Muslims continue boycott

Jerusalem: Israel removed metal detectors from a highly sensitive Jerusalem holy site after their installation triggered deadly violence, but Muslim worshippers kept up a boycott, suspicious over what would come next. Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas said he would maintain a freeze on coordination with Israel despite the climb down.

Jerusalem holy site conflict: Israel to remove metal detectors after multiple incidents of violence

Israeli ministers have decided to stop the use of metal detectors at a highly sensitive Jerusalem holy site after the new security measures set off deadly violence.

Jerusalem conflict: Israel deploys extra troops against Palestine as death toll reaches seven

Israel sent extra troops into the occupied West Bank as international concern mounted over the deadliest outbreak of violence between the two sides for years.

Benjamin Netanyahu faces pressure over security of Jerusalem mosque after violence

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced mounting pressure on Sunday over new security measures at a sensitive Jerusalem holy site after a weekend of violence left eight people dead, with fears more unrest could follow.

Pope Francis calls for dialogue after restrictions by Israel led to clashes at Jerusalem holy site

Pope Francis has appealed for moderation after recent killings at a Jerusalem holy site

Jerusalem clashes intensify as two more Palestinians killed, UN to hold meeting on Monday

Recep Erdogan condemns Israel's excessive use of force over clashes at Jerusalem mosque

Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday denounced as "excessive" the use of force by Israeli security forces in deadly clashes over sensitive Jerusalem holy site

Al Aqsa mosque shooting: Three Palestinians killed as fresh clashes erupt between worshippers and Israeli forces

Three Palestinians were killed and dozens wounded on Friday as clashes erupted between protesters and Israeli forces over new security measures at an ultra-sensitive Jerusalem holy site where police restricted access for Muslim prayers