Even after police cease policy barring gathering at Damascus Gate, tensions remain high; cops filmed clearing area, apparently after seeing Palestinian flag waved in crowd
Jewish woman at protest says she doesn't call for arson attacks on Arab localities because 'I speak nicely'; discovers journalist is her neighbor: 'Do you want to sell your home?'
Embassy calls on 'responsible voices to end incitement' after violent clashes outside Old City between cops, Palestinians and far-right Jewish mob chanting 'Death to Arabs'
Prayers held peacefully, despite police fears of violence after 3 consecutive nights of rioting; gathering at site is the largest since start of pandemic
Police say suspect arrested for attacking officer; rioting reportedly broke out over ban on sitting at stairs outside Damascus Gate during Muslim holy month
In stark contrast to the year before when only a symbolic 10 people were permitted to participate, rolled back virus restrictions allow masses to reach Old City site
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