Palestinians rejoice as Israel removes mosque security measures
27 July 2017 |
4:06 pm
Muslim leaders are urging worshippers to pray at Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem after Israel removed all security measures at the compound following 10 days of often-violent protests.
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