Tension in Jerusalem is perhaps at its greatest since the end of the last Palestinian uprising . There were also harsh words from Jordan , which remains the custodian of the Muslim holy sites in Jerusalem according to its peace treaty with Israel . The Israeli government has been accused by Palestinians and international human rights groups of using excessive force against protesters during a demonstration on Friday that ended with dozens being injured as police used tear gas to disperse hundreds Israel closed the Temple Mount , which includes al-Aqsa Mosque , after two shootings . Rabbi Yehuda Glick was shot and hospitalized in serious condition .
Tension in Jerusalem is perhaps at its greatest since the end of the last Palestinian uprising . The Israeli government has been accused by Palestinians and international human rights groups of using excessive force against protesters during a demonstration on Friday that ended with dozens being injured as police used tear gas to disperse hundreds Israel closed the Temple Mount , which includes al-Aqsa Mosque , after two shootings . Rabbi Yehuda Glick was shot and hospitalized in serious condition .