Live Update From the Liveblog of
Friday, July 18, 2014
40 Palestinians injured in Old City riots
After barring entry to the Temple Mount complex to male Muslim worshippers under the age of 50, Palestinian journalists tell GlobalPost reporter Noga Tarnopolsky that 40 men were injured in riots in Jerusalem’s Old City.
Forty men wounded in riots in #Jerusalem's Old City
— Noga Tarnopolsky (@NTarnopolsky) July 18, 2014
Earlier Israel Police spokesperson said there were no injuries in the clashes between Palestinians and police, and that seven were arrested for throwing rocks.
Police units disperse masked Arab rioters on the Temple Mount after throwing stones at officers. Situation under control. No injuries.
— Micky Rosenfeld (@MickyRosenfeld) July 18, 2014