(Times of Israel) On the last Friday evening of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, Palestinians threw rocks and bottles at Israeli police officers on the Temple Mount following Muslim prayers. 17 police officers were hurt and half were hospitalized, with one taking a rock to the head. Video from the scene showed pitched battles, with Palestinians throwing chairs, shoes, rocks and bottles, and shooting fireworks, while chanting "Allahu Akbar," and police responding with stun grenades, tear gas and rubber bullets. The Israel Police said: "We will not allow riots, violence and attempts to harm police officers through taking advantage of the freedom of worship and religion, and turning it into a violent incident."
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