Jerusalem holy site shut for prayers after shooting - police

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Wed, 19 Jul 2017 - 12:12 GMT

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Members of various Palestinian armed factions take part in a news conference against Israel's newly-installed security measures at the entrance to the al-Aqsa mosque compound, in Gaza City - Reuters

Members of various Palestinian armed factions take part in a news conference against Israel's newly-installed security measures at the entrance to the al-Aqsa mosque compound, in Gaza City - Reuters

JERUSALEM - 19 July 2017: Israeli police declared Friday's Muslim prayers will not be held at Jerusalem's holiest site after two Israelis were critically wounded in a shooting near the site.

The ancient, marble-and-stone compound houses the al-Aqsa Mosque, Islam's third-holiest site, and the 7th century Dome of the Rock. Thousands pray there every Friday.

Police were still checking whether the gunmen, who were reportedly killed by security forces, were Palestinian, a spokesman said.

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