![Palestinians perform the afternoon prayer following the removal of Israeli security measures near the entrances to the Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound in Jerusalem on 27 July 2017 [Mostafa Alkharouf/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20170727_2_24975954_24503728.jpg?w=797&h=531&ssl=1 "JERUSALEM - JULY 27 : Palestinians perform the afternoon prayer following the removal of Israeli security measures near the entrances to Al Aqsa Mosque Compund in Jerusalem, on July 27, 2017. Palestinian Muslims have been praying in the streets outside the mosque complex’s ancient walls since July 14 in protest at Israeli security measures and restrictions. Muslims will return to Al-Aqsa Mosque to pray for the first time in nearly two weeks later Thursday, religious leaders announced. ( Mostafa Alkharouf - Anadolu Agency )")
Palestinians perform the afternoon prayer following the removal of Israeli security measures near the entrances to the Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound in Jerusalem on 27 July 2017 [Mostafa Alkharouf/Anadolu Agency]
![Palestinians perform the afternoon prayer following the removal of Israeli security measures near the entrances to the Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound in Jerusalem on 27 July 2017 [Mostafa Alkharouf/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20170727_2_24975954_24503727-1.jpg?w=395&h=264&ssl=1 "JERUSALEM - JULY 27 : Palestinians gather near Al Aqsa following the removal of Israeli security measures near the entrances to Al Aqsa Mosque Compund in Jerusalem, on July 27, 2017. Palestinian Muslims have been praying in the streets outside the mosque complex’s ancient walls since July 14 in protest at Israeli security measures and restrictions. Muslims will return to Al-Aqsa Mosque to pray for the first time in nearly two weeks later Thursday, religious leaders announced. ( Mostafa Alkharouf - Anadolu Agency )")
Palestinians perform the afternoon prayer following the removal of Israeli security measures near the entrances to the Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound in Jerusalem on 27 July 2017 [Mostafa Alkharouf/Anadolu Agency]
![Palestinians perform the afternoon prayer following the removal of Israeli security measures near the entrances to the Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound in Jerusalem on 27 July 2017 [Mostafa Alkharouf/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20170727_2_24975954_24503726-1.jpg?w=395&h=263&ssl=1 "JERUSALEM - JULY 27 : Palestinians gather near Al Aqsa following the removal of Israeli security measures near the entrances to Al Aqsa Mosque Compund in Jerusalem, on July 27, 2017. Palestinian Muslims have been praying in the streets outside the mosque complex’s ancient walls since July 14 in protest at Israeli security measures and restrictions. Muslims will return to Al-Aqsa Mosque to pray for the first time in nearly two weeks later Thursday, religious leaders announced. ( Mostafa Alkharouf - Anadolu Agency )")
Palestinians perform the afternoon prayer following the removal of Israeli security measures near the entrances to the Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound in Jerusalem on 27 July 2017 [Mostafa Alkharouf/Anadolu Agency]
![Israeli forces injure Palestinians with tear gas as they gather to enter the Al-Aqsa Mosque following the removal of Israeli security measures in Jerusalem on 27 July 2017 [Mahmoud İbrahem/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20170727_2_24977413_24506911.jpg?w=396&h=264&ssl=1 "JERUSALEM - JULY 27 : Israeli forces intervene in Palestinians with tear gas as they gather to enter the Al Aqsa Mosque following the removal of Israeli security measures near the entrances to Al Aqsa Mosque Compund in Jerusalem, on July 27, 2017. Palestinian Muslims have been praying in the streets outside the mosque complex’s ancient walls since July 14 in protest at Israeli security measures and restrictions. Muslims will return to Al-Aqsa Mosque to pray for the first time in nearly two weeks later Thursday, religious leaders announced. ( Mahmoud İbrahem - Anadolu Agency )")
Israeli forces injure Palestinians with tear gas as they gather to enter the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem on 27 July 2017 [Mahmoud İbrahem/Anadolu Agency]
![Israeli forces injure Palestinians with tear gas as they gather to enter the Al-Aqsa Mosque following the removal of Israeli security measures in Jerusalem on 27 July 2017 [Mahmoud İbrahem/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20170727_2_24977413_24506910.jpg?w=396&h=264&ssl=1 "JERUSALEM - JULY 27 : Israeli forces intervene in Palestinians as they gather to enter the Al Aqsa Mosque following the removal of Israeli security measures near the entrances to Al Aqsa Mosque Compund in Jerusalem, on July 27, 2017. Palestinian Muslims have been praying in the streets outside the mosque complex’s ancient walls since July 14 in protest at Israeli security measures and restrictions. Muslims will return to Al-Aqsa Mosque to pray for the first time in nearly two weeks later Thursday, religious leaders announced. ( Mahmoud İbrahem - Anadolu Agency )")
Israeli forces injure Palestinians with tear gas as they gather to enter the Al-Aqsa Mosque following the removal of Israeli security measures in Jerusalem on 27 July 2017 [Mahmoud İbrahem/Anadolu Agency]
![Palestinians celebrate the removal of the security measures at the entrances to the Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound in Jerusalem, on 27 July 2017 [Mahmoud İbrahem/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20170727_2_24977413_24506908.jpg?w=396&h=264&ssl=1 "JERUSALEM - JULY 27 : Palestinians celebrate following the removal of Israeli security measures at the entrances to Al Aqsa Mosque Compund in Jerusalem, on July 27, 2017. Palestinian Muslims have been praying in the streets outside the mosque complex’s ancient walls since July 14 in protest at Israeli security measures and restrictions. Muslims will return to Al-Aqsa Mosque to pray for the first time in nearly two weeks later Thursday, religious leaders announced. ( Mahmoud İbrahem - Anadolu Agency )")
Palestinians celebrate the removal of the security measures at the entrances to the Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound in Jerusalem, on 27 July 2017 [Mahmoud İbrahem/Anadolu Agency]
![Palestinians celebrate the removal of the security measures at the entrances to the Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound in Jerusalem, on 27 July 2017 [Mahmoud İbrahem/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20170727_2_24977413_24506907.jpg?w=404&h=269&ssl=1 "JERUSALEM - JULY 27 : Palestinians celebrate following the removal of Israeli security measures at the entrances to Al Aqsa Mosque Compund in Jerusalem, on July 27, 2017. Palestinian Muslims have been praying in the streets outside the mosque complex’s ancient walls since July 14 in protest at Israeli security measures and restrictions. Muslims will return to Al-Aqsa Mosque to pray for the first time in nearly two weeks later Thursday, religious leaders announced. ( Mahmoud İbrahem - Anadolu Agency )")
Palestinians celebrate the removal of the security measures at the entrances to the Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound in Jerusalem, on 27 July 2017 [Mahmoud İbrahem/Anadolu Agency]
![Palestinians celebrate the removal of the security measures at the entrances to the Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound in Jerusalem, on 27 July 2017 [Mahmoud İbrahem/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20170727_2_24977413_24506906.jpg?w=404&h=267&ssl=1 "JERUSALEM - JULY 27 : Palestinians celebrate following the removal of Israeli security measures at the entrances to Al Aqsa Mosque Compund in Jerusalem, on July 27, 2017. Palestinian Muslims have been praying in the streets outside the mosque complex’s ancient walls since July 14 in protest at Israeli security measures and restrictions. Muslims will return to Al-Aqsa Mosque to pray for the first time in nearly two weeks later Thursday, religious leaders announced. ( Mahmoud İbrahem - Anadolu Agency )")
Palestinians celebrate the removal of the security measures at the entrances to the Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound in Jerusalem, on 27 July 2017 [Mahmoud İbrahem/Anadolu Agency]
![Palestinians celebrate the removal of the security measures at the entrances to the Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound in Jerusalem, on 27 July 2017 [Mahmoud İbrahem/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20170727_2_24977413_24506905.jpg?w=788&h=540&ssl=1 "JERUSALEM - JULY 27 : Palestinians hold a Palestinian flag as they celebrate following the removal of Israeli security measures at the entrances to Al Aqsa Mosque Compund in Jerusalem, on July 27, 2017. Palestinian Muslims have been praying in the streets outside the mosque complex’s ancient walls since July 14 in protest at Israeli security measures and restrictions. Muslims will return to Al-Aqsa Mosque to pray for the first time in nearly two weeks later Thursday, religious leaders announced. ( Mahmoud İbrahem - Anadolu Agency )")
Palestinians celebrate the removal of the security measures at the entrances to the Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound in Jerusalem, on 27 July 2017 [Mahmoud İbrahem/Anadolu Agency]
![Palestinians celebrate the removal of the security measures at the entrances to the Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound in Jerusalem, on 27 July 2017 [Mahmoud İbrahem/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20170727_2_24977413_24506903.jpg?w=596&h=397&ssl=1 "JERUSALEM - JULY 27 : Palestinians celebrate following the removal of Israeli security measures at the entrances to Al Aqsa Mosque Compund in Jerusalem, on July 27, 2017. Palestinian Muslims have been praying in the streets outside the mosque complex’s ancient walls since July 14 in protest at Israeli security measures and restrictions. Muslims will return to Al-Aqsa Mosque to pray for the first time in nearly two weeks later Thursday, religious leaders announced. ( Mahmoud İbrahem - Anadolu Agency )")
Palestinians celebrate the removal of the security measures at the entrances to the Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound in Jerusalem, on 27 July 2017 [Mahmoud İbrahem/Anadolu Agency]
![Palestinians celebrate the removal of the security measures at the entrances to the Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound in Jerusalem, on 27 July 2017 [Mahmoud İbrahem/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20170727_2_24977413_24506902.jpg?w=596&h=397&ssl=1 "JERUSALEM - JULY 27 : Palestinians celebrate following the removal of Israeli security measures at the entrances to Al Aqsa Mosque Compund in Jerusalem, on July 27, 2017. Palestinian Muslims have been praying in the streets outside the mosque complex’s ancient walls since July 14 in protest at Israeli security measures and restrictions. Muslims will return to Al-Aqsa Mosque to pray for the first time in nearly two weeks later Thursday, religious leaders announced. ( Mahmoud İbrahem - Anadolu Agency )")
Palestinians celebrate the removal of the security measures at the entrances to the Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound in Jerusalem, on 27 July 2017 [Mahmoud İbrahem/Anadolu Agency]
![Palestinians celebrate the removal of the security measures at the entrances to the Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound in Jerusalem, on 27 July 2017 [Mahmoud İbrahem/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20170727_2_24977413_24506901.jpg?w=797&h=531&ssl=1 "JERUSALEM - JULY 27 : Palestinians celebrate following the removal of Israeli security measures at the entrances to Al Aqsa Mosque Compund in Jerusalem, on July 27, 2017. Palestinian Muslims have been praying in the streets outside the mosque complex’s ancient walls since July 14 in protest at Israeli security measures and restrictions. Muslims will return to Al-Aqsa Mosque to pray for the first time in nearly two weeks later Thursday, religious leaders announced. ( Mahmoud İbrahem - Anadolu Agency )")
Palestinians celebrate the removal of the security measures at the entrances to the Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound in Jerusalem, on 27 July 2017 [Mahmoud İbrahem/Anadolu Agency]
![Palestinians celebrate the removal of the security measures at the entrances to the Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound in Jerusalem, on 27 July 2017 [Mahmoud İbrahem/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20170727_2_24977413_24506900.jpg?w=395&h=264&ssl=1 "JERUSALEM - JULY 27 : Palestinians celebrate following the removal of Israeli security measures at the entrances to Al Aqsa Mosque Compund in Jerusalem, on July 27, 2017. Palestinian Muslims have been praying in the streets outside the mosque complex’s ancient walls since July 14 in protest at Israeli security measures and restrictions. Muslims will return to Al-Aqsa Mosque to pray for the first time in nearly two weeks later Thursday, religious leaders announced. ( Mahmoud İbrahem - Anadolu Agency )")
Palestinians celebrate the removal of the security measures at the entrances to the Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound in Jerusalem, on 27 July 2017 [Mahmoud İbrahem/Anadolu Agency]
![Israeli forces injure Palestinians with tear gas as they gather to enter the Al-Aqsa Mosque following the removal of Israeli security measures in Jerusalem on 27 July 2017 [Mahmoud İbrahem/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20170727_2_24975954_24503751.jpg?w=395&h=263&ssl=1 "JERUSALEM - JULY 27 : Israeli forces intervene to Palestinians as they gather to enter the Al Aqsa Mosque following the removal of Israeli security measures near the entrances to Al Aqsa Mosque Compund in Jerusalem, on July 27, 2017. Palestinian Muslims have been praying in the streets outside the mosque complex’s ancient walls since July 14 in protest at Israeli security measures and restrictions. Muslims will return to Al-Aqsa Mosque to pray for the first time in nearly two weeks later Thursday, religious leaders announced. ( Mostafa Alkharouf - Anadolu Agency )")
Israeli forces injure Palestinians with tear gas as they gather to enter the Al-Aqsa Mosque following the removal of Israeli security measures in Jerusalem on 27 July 2017 [Mahmoud İbrahem/Anadolu Agency]
![Israeli forces injure Palestinians with tear gas as they gather to enter the Al-Aqsa Mosque following the removal of Israeli security measures in Jerusalem on 27 July 2017 [Mahmoud İbrahem/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20170727_2_24975954_24503750.jpg?w=392&h=261&ssl=1 "JERUSALEM - JULY 27 : Israeli forces intervene to Palestinians as they gather to enter the Al Aqsa Mosque following the removal of Israeli security measures near the entrances to Al Aqsa Mosque Compund in Jerusalem, on July 27, 2017. Palestinian Muslims have been praying in the streets outside the mosque complex’s ancient walls since July 14 in protest at Israeli security measures and restrictions. Muslims will return to Al-Aqsa Mosque to pray for the first time in nearly two weeks later Thursday, religious leaders announced. ( Mostafa Alkharouf - Anadolu Agency )")
Israeli forces injure Palestinians with tear gas as they gather to enter the Al-Aqsa Mosque following the removal of Israeli security measures in Jerusalem on 27 July 2017 [Mahmoud İbrahem/Anadolu Agency]
![Israeli forces injure Palestinians with tear gas as they gather to enter the Al-Aqsa Mosque following the removal of Israeli security measures in Jerusalem on 27 July 2017 [Mahmoud İbrahem/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20170727_2_24975954_24503749.jpg?w=392&h=261&ssl=1 "JERUSALEM - JULY 27 : Israeli forces intervene to Palestinians as they gather to enter the Al Aqsa Mosque following the removal of Israeli security measures near the entrances to Al Aqsa Mosque Compund in Jerusalem, on July 27, 2017. Palestinian Muslims have been praying in the streets outside the mosque complex’s ancient walls since July 14 in protest at Israeli security measures and restrictions. Muslims will return to Al-Aqsa Mosque to pray for the first time in nearly two weeks later Thursday, religious leaders announced. ( Mostafa Alkharouf - Anadolu Agency )")
Israeli forces injure Palestinians with tear gas as they gather to enter the Al-Aqsa Mosque following the removal of Israeli security measures in Jerusalem on 27 July 2017 [Mahmoud İbrahem/Anadolu Agency]
![Israeli forces injure Palestinians with tear gas as they gather to enter the Al-Aqsa Mosque following the removal of Israeli security measures in Jerusalem on 27 July 2017 [Mahmoud İbrahem/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20170727_2_24975954_24503748.jpg?w=404&h=261&ssl=1 "JERUSALEM - JULY 27 : Israeli forces intervene to Palestinians with tear gas bomb as they gather to enter the Al Aqsa Mosque following the removal of Israeli security measures near the entrances to Al Aqsa Mosque Compund in Jerusalem, on July 27, 2017. Palestinian Muslims have been praying in the streets outside the mosque complex’s ancient walls since July 14 in protest at Israeli security measures and restrictions. Muslims will return to Al-Aqsa Mosque to pray for the first time in nearly two weeks later Thursday, religious leaders announced. ( Mostafa Alkharouf - Anadolu Agency )")
Israeli forces injure Palestinians with tear gas as they gather to enter the Al-Aqsa Mosque following the removal of Israeli security measures in Jerusalem on 27 July 2017 [Mahmoud İbrahem/Anadolu Agency]
![Israeli forces injure Palestinians with tear gas as they gather to enter the Al-Aqsa Mosque following the removal of Israeli security measures in Jerusalem on 27 July 2017 [Mahmoud İbrahem/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20170727_2_24975954_24503747.jpg?w=402&h=279&ssl=1 "JERUSALEM - JULY 27 : Israeli forces intervene to Palestinians with tear gas bomb as they gather to enter the Al Aqsa Mosque following the removal of Israeli security measures near the entrances to Al Aqsa Mosque Compund in Jerusalem, on July 27, 2017. Palestinian Muslims have been praying in the streets outside the mosque complex’s ancient walls since July 14 in protest at Israeli security measures and restrictions. Muslims will return to Al-Aqsa Mosque to pray for the first time in nearly two weeks later Thursday, religious leaders announced. ( Mostafa Alkharouf - Anadolu Agency )")
Israeli forces injure Palestinians with tear gas as they gather to enter the Al-Aqsa Mosque following the removal of Israeli security measures in Jerusalem on 27 July 2017 [Mahmoud İbrahem/Anadolu Agency]
![Israeli forces injure Palestinians with tear gas as they gather to enter the Al-Aqsa Mosque following the removal of Israeli security measures in Jerusalem on 27 July 2017 [Mahmoud İbrahem/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20170727_2_24975954_24503746.jpg?w=402&h=268&ssl=1 "JERUSALEM - JULY 27 : Israeli forces intervene to Palestinians with tear gas bomb as they gather to enter the Al Aqsa Mosque following the removal of Israeli security measures near the entrances to Al Aqsa Mosque Compund in Jerusalem, on July 27, 2017. Palestinian Muslims have been praying in the streets outside the mosque complex’s ancient walls since July 14 in protest at Israeli security measures and restrictions. Muslims will return to Al-Aqsa Mosque to pray for the first time in nearly two weeks later Thursday, religious leaders announced. ( Mostafa Alkharouf - Anadolu Agency )")
Israeli forces injure Palestinians with tear gas as they gather to enter the Al-Aqsa Mosque following the removal of Israeli security measures in Jerusalem on 27 July 2017 [Mahmoud İbrahem/Anadolu Agency]
![Israeli forces injure Palestinians with tear gas as they gather to enter the Al-Aqsa Mosque following the removal of Israeli security measures in Jerusalem on 27 July 2017 [Mahmoud İbrahem/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20170727_2_24975954_24503744.jpg?w=790&h=551&ssl=1 "JERUSALEM - JULY 27 : Israeli forces intervene to Palestinians with tear gas bomb as they gather to enter the Al Aqsa Mosque following the removal of Israeli security measures near the entrances to Al Aqsa Mosque Compund in Jerusalem, on July 27, 2017. Palestinian Muslims have been praying in the streets outside the mosque complex’s ancient walls since July 14 in protest at Israeli security measures and restrictions. Muslims will return to Al-Aqsa Mosque to pray for the first time in nearly two weeks later Thursday, religious leaders announced. ( Mostafa Alkharouf - Anadolu Agency )")
Israeli forces injure Palestinians with tear gas as they gather to enter the Al-Aqsa Mosque following the removal of Israeli security measures in Jerusalem on 27 July 2017 [Mahmoud İbrahem/Anadolu Agency]
![Israeli forces injure Palestinians with tear gas as they gather to enter the Al-Aqsa Mosque following the removal of Israeli security measures in Jerusalem on 27 July 2017 [Mahmoud İbrahem/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20170727_2_24975954_24503743.jpg?w=568&h=379&ssl=1 "JERUSALEM - JULY 27 : Israeli forces intervene to Palestinians with tear gas bomb as they gather to enter the Al Aqsa Mosque following the removal of Israeli security measures near the entrances to Al Aqsa Mosque Compund in Jerusalem, on July 27, 2017. Palestinian Muslims have been praying in the streets outside the mosque complex’s ancient walls since July 14 in protest at Israeli security measures and restrictions. Muslims will return to Al-Aqsa Mosque to pray for the first time in nearly two weeks later Thursday, religious leaders announced. ( Mostafa Alkharouf - Anadolu Agency )")
Israeli forces injure Palestinians with tear gas as they gather to enter the Al-Aqsa Mosque following the removal of Israeli security measures in Jerusalem on 27 July 2017 [Mahmoud İbrahem/Anadolu Agency]
![Israeli forces injure Palestinians with tear gas as they gather to enter the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem on 27 July 2017 [Mahmoud İbrahem/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20170727_2_24975954_24503742.jpg?w=624&h=379&ssl=1 "JERUSALEM - JULY 27 : Israeli forces intervene to Palestinians with tear gas bomb as they gather to enter the Al Aqsa Mosque following the removal of Israeli security measures near the entrances to Al Aqsa Mosque Compund in Jerusalem, on July 27, 2017. Palestinian Muslims have been praying in the streets outside the mosque complex’s ancient walls since July 14 in protest at Israeli security measures and restrictions. Muslims will return to Al-Aqsa Mosque to pray for the first time in nearly two weeks later Thursday, religious leaders announced. ( Mostafa Alkharouf - Anadolu Agency )")
Israeli forces injure Palestinians with tear gas as they gather to enter the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem on 27 July 2017 [Mahmoud İbrahem/Anadolu Agency]
![Palestinians celebrate the removal of the security measures at the entrances to the Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound in Jerusalem, on 27 July 2017 [Mahmoud İbrahem/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20170727_2_24975954_24503740.jpg?w=797&h=531&ssl=1 "JERUSALEM - JULY 27 : Palestinians celebrate following the removal of Israeli security measures near the entrances to Al Aqsa Mosque Compund in Jerusalem, on July 27, 2017. Palestinian Muslims have been praying in the streets outside the mosque complex’s ancient walls since July 14 in protest at Israeli security measures and restrictions. Muslims will return to Al-Aqsa Mosque to pray for the first time in nearly two weeks later Thursday, religious leaders announced. ( Mostafa Alkharouf - Anadolu Agency )")
Palestinians celebrate the removal of the security measures at the entrances to the Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound in Jerusalem, on 27 July 2017 [Mahmoud İbrahem/Anadolu Agency]
![Palestinians celebrate the removal of the security measures at the entrances to the Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound in Jerusalem, on 27 July 2017 [Mahmoud İbrahem/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20170727_2_24975954_24503739.jpg?w=395&h=264&ssl=1 "JERUSALEM - JULY 27 : Palestinians celebrate following the removal of Israeli security measures near the entrances to Al Aqsa Mosque Compund in Jerusalem, on July 27, 2017. Palestinian Muslims have been praying in the streets outside the mosque complex’s ancient walls since July 14 in protest at Israeli security measures and restrictions. Muslims will return to Al-Aqsa Mosque to pray for the first time in nearly two weeks later Thursday, religious leaders announced. ( Mostafa Alkharouf - Anadolu Agency )")
Palestinians celebrate the removal of the security measures at the entrances to the Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound in Jerusalem, on 27 July 2017 [Mahmoud İbrahem/Anadolu Agency]
![Palestinians celebrate the removal of the security measures at the entrances to the Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound in Jerusalem, on 27 July 2017 [Mahmoud İbrahem/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20170727_2_24975954_24503737.jpg?w=395&h=263&ssl=1 "JERUSALEM - JULY 27 : Palestinians celebrate following the removal of Israeli security measures near the entrances to Al Aqsa Mosque Compund in Jerusalem, on July 27, 2017. Palestinian Muslims have been praying in the streets outside the mosque complex’s ancient walls since July 14 in protest at Israeli security measures and restrictions. Muslims will return to Al-Aqsa Mosque to pray for the first time in nearly two weeks later Thursday, religious leaders announced. ( Mostafa Alkharouf - Anadolu Agency )")
Palestinians celebrate the removal of the security measures at the entrances to the Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound in Jerusalem, on 27 July 2017 [Mahmoud İbrahem/Anadolu Agency]
![Palestinians celebrate the removal of the security measures at the entrances to the Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound in Jerusalem, on 27 July 2017 [Mahmoud İbrahem/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20170727_2_24975954_24503736.jpg?w=396&h=264&ssl=1 "JERUSALEM - JULY 27 : Palestinians celebrate following the removal of Israeli security measures near the entrances to Al Aqsa Mosque Compund in Jerusalem, on July 27, 2017. Palestinian Muslims have been praying in the streets outside the mosque complex’s ancient walls since July 14 in protest at Israeli security measures and restrictions. Muslims will return to Al-Aqsa Mosque to pray for the first time in nearly two weeks later Thursday, religious leaders announced. ( Mostafa Alkharouf - Anadolu Agency )")
Palestinians celebrate the removal of the security measures at the entrances to the Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound in Jerusalem, on 27 July 2017 [Mahmoud İbrahem/Anadolu Agency]
![Director of Al Aqsa Mosque Sheikh Omar al-Kiswani (R 3) and Palestinians enter the Al-Aqsa Mosque following the removal of Israeli security measures on 27 July 27 2017 [Mostafa Alkharouf/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20170727_2_24975954_24503735.jpg?w=396&h=264&ssl=1 "JERUSALEM - JULY 27 : Director of Al Aqsa Mosque Sheikh Omar al-Kiswani (R 3) and Palestinians enter the Al Aqsa Mosque following the removal of Israeli security measures near the entrances to Al Aqsa Mosque Compund in Jerusalem, on July 27, 2017. Palestinian Muslims have been praying in the streets outside the mosque complex’s ancient walls since July 14 in protest at Israeli security measures and restrictions. Muslims will return to Al-Aqsa Mosque to pray for the first time in nearly two weeks later Thursday, religious leaders announced. ( Mostafa Alkharouf - Anadolu Agency )")
Director of Al Aqsa Mosque Sheikh Omar al-Kiswani (R 3) and Palestinians enter the Al-Aqsa Mosque following the removal of Israeli security measures on 27 July 27 2017 [Mostafa Alkharouf/Anadolu Agency]
![Palestinians celebrate the removal of the security measures at the entrances to the Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound in Jerusalem, on 27 July 2017 [Mahmoud İbrahem/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20170727_2_24975954_24503734.jpg?w=396&h=264&ssl=1 "JERUSALEM - JULY 27 : Palestinians celebrate following the removal of Israeli security measures near the entrances to Al Aqsa Mosque Compund in Jerusalem, on July 27, 2017. Palestinian Muslims have been praying in the streets outside the mosque complex’s ancient walls since July 14 in protest at Israeli security measures and restrictions. Muslims will return to Al-Aqsa Mosque to pray for the first time in nearly two weeks later Thursday, religious leaders announced. ( Mostafa Alkharouf - Anadolu Agency )")
Palestinians celebrate the removal of the security measures at the entrances to the Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound in Jerusalem, on 27 July 2017 [Mahmoud İbrahem/Anadolu Agency]
![Palestinians celebrate the removal of the security measures at the entrances to the Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound in Jerusalem, on 27 July 2017 [Mahmoud İbrahem/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20170727_2_24975954_24503733.jpg?w=296&h=197&ssl=1 "JERUSALEM - JULY 27 : Palestinians celebrate following the removal of Israeli security measures near the entrances to Al Aqsa Mosque Compund in Jerusalem, on July 27, 2017. Palestinian Muslims have been praying in the streets outside the mosque complex’s ancient walls since July 14 in protest at Israeli security measures and restrictions. Muslims will return to Al-Aqsa Mosque to pray for the first time in nearly two weeks later Thursday, religious leaders announced. ( Mostafa Alkharouf - Anadolu Agency )")
Palestinians celebrate the removal of the security measures at the entrances to the Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound in Jerusalem, on 27 July 2017 [Mahmoud İbrahem/Anadolu Agency]
![Palestinians perform the afternoon prayer following the removal of Israeli security measures near the entrances to the Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound in Jerusalem, on 27 July 2017 [Mostafa Alkharouf/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20170727_2_24975954_24503731.jpg?w=296&h=197&ssl=1 "JERUSALEM - JULY 27 : Palestinians perform the afternoon prayer following the removal of Israeli security measures near the entrances to Al Aqsa Mosque Compund in Jerusalem, on July 27, 2017. Palestinian Muslims have been praying in the streets outside the mosque complex’s ancient walls since July 14 in protest at Israeli security measures and restrictions. Muslims will return to Al-Aqsa Mosque to pray for the first time in nearly two weeks later Thursday, religious leaders announced. ( Mostafa Alkharouf - Anadolu Agency )")
Palestinians perform the afternoon prayer following the removal of Israeli security measures near the entrances to the Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound in Jerusalem, on 27 July 2017 [Mostafa Alkharouf/Anadolu Agency]
![Palestinians perform the afternoon prayer following the removal of Israeli security measures near the entrances to the Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound in Jerusalem, on 27 July 2017 [Mostafa Alkharouf/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20170727_2_24975954_24503730.jpg?w=296&h=197&ssl=1 "JERUSALEM - JULY 27 : Palestinians perform the afternoon prayer following the removal of Israeli security measures near the entrances to Al Aqsa Mosque Compund in Jerusalem, on July 27, 2017. Palestinian Muslims have been praying in the streets outside the mosque complex’s ancient walls since July 14 in protest at Israeli security measures and restrictions. Muslims will return to Al-Aqsa Mosque to pray for the first time in nearly two weeks later Thursday, religious leaders announced. ( Mostafa Alkharouf - Anadolu Agency )")
Palestinians perform the afternoon prayer following the removal of Israeli security measures near the entrances to the Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound in Jerusalem, on 27 July 2017 [Mostafa Alkharouf/Anadolu Agency]
![Palestinians perform the afternoon prayer following the removal of Israeli security measures near the entrances to the Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound in Jerusalem, on 27 July 2017 [Mostafa Alkharouf/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20170727_2_24975954_24503729.jpg?w=296&h=197&ssl=1 "JERUSALEM - JULY 27 : Palestinians perform the afternoon prayer following the removal of Israeli security measures near the entrances to Al Aqsa Mosque Compund in Jerusalem, on July 27, 2017. Palestinian Muslims have been praying in the streets outside the mosque complex’s ancient walls since July 14 in protest at Israeli security measures and restrictions. Muslims will return to Al-Aqsa Mosque to pray for the first time in nearly two weeks later Thursday, religious leaders announced. ( Mostafa Alkharouf - Anadolu Agency )")
Palestinians perform the afternoon prayer following the removal of Israeli security measures near the entrances to the Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound in Jerusalem, on 27 July 2017 [Mostafa Alkharouf/Anadolu Agency]