Israeli police storm Jerusalem holy site after rock-throwing

Israeli police carry a Palestinian protester during clashes at the Al Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem’s Old City (AP)

Israeli police in full riot gear have stormed a sensitive Jerusalem holy site sacred to Jews and Muslims after Palestinian youths hurled stones at a gate where they were stationed.

The renewed violence at the site came despite Israel temporarily halting Jewish visits, which had been seen by the Palestinians as a provocation. Medics said more than two dozen Palestinians were wounded.