Israeli police try to quell trouble at disputed mosque

Hundreds of Israeli police have entered the mosque compound that is Jerusalem's most contested religious site and fired stun grenades at Muslims who were throwing stones at Jews worshipping nearby.

Hundreds of Israeli police have entered the mosque compound that is Jerusalem's most contested religious site and fired stun grenades at Muslims who were throwing stones at Jews worshipping nearby.

Seven Palestinians and six Israeli police were injured, according to police and Israel's army radio.

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