Riots on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem

Police arrested three Arab rioters Tuesday morning on suspicion of throwing rocks and firecrackers at police on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, right after police opened the Rambam Gate entrance to the Mount. Two police officers were wounded and are being taken to Sha'arei Tzedek Hospital. According to Kikar HaShabbat , dozens of Muslims began throwing rocks and fireworks at police once the gate, which is the only entrance through which Jews may enter the Mount, was opened. A police force dispersed the rioters through the use of stun grenades. Police have closed the Mount to Jewish visitors as a result of the riots, which have a direct connection to talks over religious freedom at the Mount due to commence Tuesday. Israeli police Tuesday entered the Temple Mount area to disperse stone-throwing Arab rioters, a police spokesman said. Police used stun grenades to disperse the rioters, Micky Rosenfeld told AFP , explaining that there was "high tension" ahead of discussions expected in the Knesset later Tuesday regarding the Temple Mount. Palestinian medics said 15 protesters were injured by rubber bullets. ** Aruts7 and 0404 news **