Riots break out in Jerusalem

Fighting broke out between Palestinians and Israeli security forces on the Temple Mount early Friday morning, the last Friday of the Ramadan holy month, which has seen recurring clashes in recent weeks, Report informs, citing The Times of Israel.

Rioters at the contested Jerusalem holy site threw rocks and launched fireworks toward officers and the Western Wall, located beneath the mount.

Masked men also waved the flag of the Hamas terror group, launched fireworks and chanted, “We’ll sacrifice our lives for Al-Aqsa.”

The clashes ended around an hour after they began when other Palestinians in the compound intervened, convincing the stone throwers and the police to pull back.

The Palestinian Red Crescent said 42 people were hurt, 22 of whom were taken to the hospital. None of the injuries were serious, according to the Red Crescent.