![Israeli authorities forbid Palestinians to enter Al-Aqsa Israeli security forces stand guard as Palestinians gather outside the Al-Aqsa compound in Jerusalem on 21 July 2017 [Mostafa Alkharouf/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/2017_7_21-Israeli-authorities-forbid-Palestinians-to-enter-Al-Aqsa20170721_2_24866633_24324532.jpg?w=610&h=407&ssl=1)
Israeli security forces stand guard as Palestinians gather outside the Al-Aqsa compound in Jerusalem on 21 July 2017 [Mostafa Alkharouf/Anadolu Agency]
Israeli security forces stand guard as Palestinians gather outside the Al-Aqsa compound in Jerusalem on 21 July 2017 [Mostafa Alkharouf/Anadolu Agency]
Israeli security forces stand guard as Palestinians gather outside the Al-Aqsa compound in Jerusalem on 21 July 2017 [Mostafa Alkharouf/Anadolu Agency]
Israeli security forces stand guard as Palestinians gather outside the Al-Aqsa compound in Jerusalem on 21 July 2017 [Mostafa Alkharouf/Anadolu Agency]