Israeli police and protestors have clashed in the West Bank, as thousands of Palestinians took to the streets to protest against excavations near a Muslim holy shrine in the Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem.
Israeli troops opened fire and threw stun grenades at a crowd of Palestinian stone throwers.There have been similar scenes across all the Middle East since an excavation near the Al-Aqsa mosque began last week.Protestors are concerned that the work to repair a nearby ramp, will damage the foundations of Islam's third holiest shrine.On its side, Israel said the work is vital and does not endanger the building.