Extra security at Jerusalem’s shrines after Hamas riots

Jerusalem security police have brought in extra strength to the Old City of Jerusalem.  Access to Temple Mount is restricted to men over 50 and all women after the riots and attacks on Jewish worshippers staged by Hamas activists from al Aqsa mosque during the Passover festival. The Christian Good Friday and Orthodox Church's Festival of the Light and Easter processions at Old City shrines and the Via Dolorosa Friday and Saturday were also also under close police guard. 

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