Protests after Israel removes metal detectors from al-Aqsa mosque

Advanced surveillance cameras to be installed at disputed holy site following days of violence

al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem
The al-Aqsa mosque in the Old City of Jerusalem
(Image credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Protests have erupted following Israel’s decision to replace metal detectors at the al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem with advanced surveillance cameras.

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