Arab Muslims rioted on the Temple Mount on Sunday after it was reported that Jews will be allowed to enter the Jewish holy site for Jerusalem Day.

Jews are generally forbidden to enter the compound during the last days of the month of Ramadan. The police, however, allowed the entrance of Jews especially for Jerusalem Day.

Arab Muslims riot on Temple Mount after Jews allowed to enter – June 2019

Arab Muslims rioted on the Temple Mount on Sunday after it was reported that Jews will be allowed to enter the Jewish holy site for Jerusalem Day.

Posted by Christians United for Israel – UK on Tuesday, 4 June 2019

Jerusalem Post reports that the commander of the Jerusalem district, Maj.-Gen. Doron Yedid, ordered the police to enter the Temple Mount and take care of the rioters.

As the police attempted to enter the place, Arab worshipers began throwing stones, chairs and other objects at the forces. The forces responded with riot dispersal means.