Israeli security forces have once again restricted access to the al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem's old city due to fears of an ensuing unrest.
The Israeli police have declared that all men under the age 45 will be denied entry into the holy Mosque, Ma'an News Agency reported.
Tel Aviv officials claimed they took the measure following reports of a planned protest at the site.
Al-Aqsa is one of the holiest sites in Islam and has been the scene of violent clashes between Palestinians worshipers and Israeli troops in the course of the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories.
Fearing mass revolts, the Israeli regime often denies access to the holy site by Palestinian men under the age of 45.
Last month, Israeli troops raided the Mosque compound and attacked several Palestinian worshippers
Palestinian worshippers who were prevented from reaching the Al-Aqsa Mosque pray while an Israeli soldier stands guard outside Jerusalem's Old City. Friday, June 3, 2011.
The Israeli police have declared that all men under the age 45 will be denied entry into the holy Mosque, Ma'an News Agency reported.
Tel Aviv officials claimed they took the measure following reports of a planned protest at the site.
Al-Aqsa is one of the holiest sites in Islam and has been the scene of violent clashes between Palestinians worshipers and Israeli troops in the course of the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories.
Fearing mass revolts, the Israeli regime often denies access to the holy site by Palestinian men under the age of 45.
Last month, Israeli troops raided the Mosque compound and attacked several Palestinian worshippers
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