Thousands of Palestinians protest at Jerusalem holy site

JERUSALEM (AP) — Thousands of Palestinian protesters have burst through a section of a flashpoint Jerusalem holy site that has been closed by Israeli court order for over a decade.
Palestinians chanting “Allahu Akbar” streamed into a sealed-off area of al-Aqsa Mosque during prayers Friday. Israeli police said the crowds dispersed peacefully afterward.
Tensions have escalated at the contested compound. Similar protests turned into scuffles with police earlier this week. Anticipa