Police looking at new hi-tech security measures for Temple Mount

Police are planning to install very advanced cameras throughout the Old City of Jerusalem, in a bid to provide security to the holy site following the uproar over the installation of metal detectors at the gates, Channel 2 reports.

The advanced camera systems, which somehow will be able to detect if people are carrying weapons, are not yet available in Israel and will cost hundreds of millions of shekels, the report says.

In the meantime, security officers and existing regular cameras will suffice, it says, adding that the decision was taken after consultations with 4 leading private security companies.