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Turkey says Israel violating human rights at al-Aqsa mosque

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July 24, 2017 | 07:43 PM

Palestinian protesters look on during clashes with Israeli security forces near the Jewish settlement of Beit El, near the West Bank city of Ramallah, on July 24, 2017, following a demonstration against new Israeli security measures implemented at the holy site following an attack that killed two Israeli policemen the previous week.

Turkey said on Monday that Israel was violating human rights at al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem and called on global powers to take a unified stance in response.

Deputy Prime Minister and government spokesman Bekir Bozdag said after a cabinet meeting that Israeli actions at the mosque were unacceptable.Israel said on Sunday it would not remove metal detectors whose installation outside al-Aqsa has triggered the bloodiest clashes with the Palestinians in years. However it said it could eventually reduce their use.

By Reuters/Ankara

July 24, 2017 | 07:43 PM