IDF spokesman Avihai Adrei has attributed the latest wave of riots and violence to "Palestinian extremists."
"The Temple Mount is currently quiet and the rioters have been dispersed," he said. "Afternoon prayers can be held peacefully. As in every other year during Ramadan, there are Palestinian extremists who want to escalate the situation at the Al Aqsa mosque. We must not fall into the trap of their lies and incitement."