Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Israel “would decisively and responsibly impose law and order in Jerusalem”. Tunisia said it has called for a meeting on Monday of the UN Security Council to discuss the situation. Some 121 Palestinians were wounded in Saturday’s overnight clashes, the Palestinian Red Crescent said. On Saturday, thousands of Palestinians packed mosque compound for prayers. But police set up roadblocks to limit access to the Old City and avoid “violent riots” — effectively preventing hundreds from praying.

Source: The Hindu May 09, 2021 16:07 UTC