Israeli security forces tightened restrictions on worshippers attending Friday prayers at al-Aqsa mosque, preventing men under 65 from entering the compound.
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People held Friday prayers outside around the compound. Police could be seen turning Palestinian worshippers away, and using tear gas and skunk water. The al-Aqsa compound is often a flashpoint for tensions between Israeli security forces and Palestinians. Security around the compound has tightened in recent days, as fighting in Gaza between Palestinian armed groups and Israel escalates.
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