Jerusalem District Commander Moshe Edri conducted a security assessment on Thursday evening, at the conclusion of which it was decided to restrict the entry of Muslims to the Temple Mount for Friday prayers, in the wake of the ongoing violence in Jerusalem.
Only men aged 40 and over, and women of all ages, will be allowed to enter the Temple Mount compound on Friday. In addition, the police will reinforce its presence in the eastern and western parts of the city, and particularly around the Old City and the Temple Mount.
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