Israel to remove metal detectors from entrance to Jerusalem holy site

Source: Xinhua| 2017-07-25 16:17:30|Editor: Yamei

MIDEAST-JERUSALEM-AL-AQSA MOSQUE COMPOUND-METAL DETECTOR-REMOVAL

An Israeli construction vehicle exits from Lion's Gate of Jerusalem's Old City after removing metal detectors from the entrance to Al-Aqsa mosque compound, July 25, 2017. Israel's Security Cabinet has decided to remove metal detectors from the entrance to the holy site in Jerusalem which is known as the Noble Sanctuary to Muslims and Temple Mount to Jews, and to take security measures based on advanced technologies ("smart checks") instead, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office on Tuesday morning. (Xinhua/Guo Yu)

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