Estimate: This morning, about 2,000 Jews ascended the Temple Mount on the occasion of Jerusalem Day.
This is a record number of immigrants.
Hundreds more (estimated: over 500) were not allowed to board or despaired of waiting hours in line.
After more than 1,800 visitors climbed the mountain, clashes broke out between Muslim worshipers and a Jewish group of visitors and a violation of public order in the mountain area, which included throwing bottles and chairs.
Jews ascending the Temple Mount, Photo: An organization in our hands
Following this, the police arrested a number of suspects, temporarily stopped the entrance to the mountain and announced that the mountain would reopen at 13:30 to 14:45.
Police added that if members of the riot group that took part in the clashes arrive again in the afternoon, they do not intend to allow them to enter.
The police appeal to the public who ascend the mountain to obey the instructions and not to violate the rules that are customary on the mountain.
Record tensions in Jerusalem - stones were thrown in the direction of Regev and Sofer
Another disturbing incident that took place today in the Old City, occurred when MKs marching in the area were attacked by locals.
In separate incidents, residents of the city threw stones at MK Miri Regev (Likud) who was marching at the Nablus Gate and at MK Ofir Sofer, who was visiting the Muslim Quarter.
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