Jerusalem, clashes on Esplanade Mosques: at least 150 injured

More than 150 people were reportedly injured in clashes between Israeli and Palestinian security forces on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. Al-Jazeera satellite TV cites medical sources and speaks of at least 152 injured Palestinians. According to the Palestinian Red Crescent, as reported by the Dpa agency, the Israeli police used tear gas and rubber bullets. The violence erupted near the al-Aqsa mosque after the conclusion of the dawn prayers. According to the police, who spoke of a hundred rioters among 12,000 faithful, some threw stones and firecrackers. According to the Haaretz newspaper, dozens of Palestinians were arrested after the clashes. The Times of Israel reported police confirmation of three slightly injured officers.