Israel to limit Friday access to al-Aqsa mosque

JERUSALEM: Israeli police said they will limit access for Muslim men to Jerusalem’s al-Aqsa mosque compound during Friday prayers to prevent possible clashes following services.

Police spokesperson Luba Samri said on Thursday that men under the age of 50 will be barred from Friday prayers, based on intelligence of plans for unrest, with security forces bolstering their presence in the area.