More unrest feared as Israeli police bolster presence in Jerusalem

Israeli police use a water cannon to disperse Palestinian protesters near the Damascus Gate to the Old City of Jerusalem (AP)

Israel’s national police chief has said he is strengthening forces in Jerusalem ahead of expected disturbances in the coming days following a night of heavy clashes between Palestinians and Israeli police in the holy city.

Palestinian medics said more than 200 Palestinians were injured in the Friday night clashes at the Al-Aqsa mosque compound and elsewhere in Jerusalem.