The closure of the mosques has increased tension a notch in Jerusalem. On Thursday, dozens of right-wing Israelis tried to access the site by force.
Third holiest site for Muslims, the Temple Mount is called the Temple Mount by the Israelis ... It is considered the holiest place in Judaism.
Mahmoud Abbas, Palestinian President himself has called the closure a "declaration of war". Several clashes between Palestinians and Israeli police.
"The international community must stop its hypocrisy and take action against the instigators, against those who attempt to change the status quo," said Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister.
"What is happening in Jerusalem today, of course it will cause a reaction on the part of victims. They come and they want to increase the tension. We believe that the only way to act is to apply international law to end the occupation, this will solve the problem because we need to address the root of this problem, "said Shawki Aleessa Palestinian Minister Social Affairs.
The closure of the Temple Mount, a rare decision, follows the assassination attempt on Wednesday, Yehuda Glick of. Figure Israeli ultra-nationalist, he claimed the right of Jews to pray at the holy place reserved for Muslims act.
The prime suspect in the shooting, Muatez Hijazi, a Palestinian, 32, was shot dead on Thursday at his home in East Jerusalem. He died in a shootout as the Israeli police. Contested by his family release.
The man's death has added to the anger of Palestinians. Police reinforcements were deployed in Jerusalem.
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