Statement appears to be at odds with status quo at the site, under which Jews are allowed to visit but not pray; spokesman for police minister claims there is 'no change in policy'

Islamist party, which is part of coalition, condemns ascent of Jewish ‘settlers’ to Jerusalem holy site during Tisha B’Av fast, warns it could lead to 'catastrophic religious war'

Palestinian worshipers clash with police, but no reports of injuries or arrests; Hamas mocks Jewish visitors to site on fast day as 'straying herds of settlers'

Network airs footage of daily sessions being held in the compound, with police turning a blind eye, in what would appear to be a reversal of decades-long policy

2 Palestinians arrested for throwing stones, firebombs at Jewish homes; police use batons, tear gas, 'skunk' water cannons and sponge-tipped bullets to disperse Palestinians

Terror leader issues threat if Israel doesn't stop retaliating for balloon-borne attacks, end blockade on enclave; says Gaza groups have already formulated plan of action

3 wounded in apparent riot near Al-Aqsa Mosque; violent clashes also reported in West Bank, near disputed outpost, with 47 reported hurt

Hezbollah chief says he hopes to pray at Al-Aqsa with supporters, warns 'crisis-ridden' Israel could 'commit a foolish act'

Facebook-owned company says suppression of specific posts was not specifically linked to their political content

No matter how the fighting in Gaza goes, Fatah is sidelined and the Gaza-based terror group has made deep inroads into the Arab Israeli street