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Concern, criticism after Israel police storm Jerusalem mosque

Palestinians confront Israeli security forces

Palestinians confront Israeli security forces inside Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque compound early on April 5, 2023 during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. PHOTO | AHMAD GHARABLI | AFP

By  AFP

Jerusalem

Global criticism and concern mounted Wednesday after Israeli police clashed with Palestinians inside Islam's third-holiest site, sparking a military exchange of rockets and air strikes, with fears of further escalation.

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