The Dome of the Rock on the compound known to Muslims as Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as Temple Mount, is seen in Jerusalem's Old City July 27, 2017. REUTERS/Amir Cohen
RAMALLAH - 27 July 2017: Top religious leaders in al Quds city called on Muslims to perform Asr (afternoon) prayers at al Aqsa Mosque after Israel had removed all barriers installed over the past two weeks, WAFA reported.
The religious leaders, after a meeting in al Quds, said they have decided to call on people to resume prayer inside the mosque compound after a Waqf technical committee has concluded that all barriers Israel had installed outside the gates to Al Aqsa compound were removed.
Israel removed early Thursday the remaining barriers, few days after removing metal detectors placed outside Lions Gate that leads to Al Aqsa compound.
Palestinians have insisted on removing all barriers outside the gate to the mosque in place since July 14 before they would return life at the mosque to normal.
Thousands of worshipers have been holding the five daily prayers on the streets and alleys leading to the mosque in protest against the new Israeli measures.
The Muslim leadership announced that the afternoon prayers on Thursday will therefore be held inside the mosque.
They also called for closing all mosques in al Quds on Friday so that people can hold the Friday prayer at al Aqsa Mosque.
Tens of thousands of people are expected in al Quds for the Friday prayer.
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