In Pictures: Palestinians shut out on first Friday of Ramadan

Friday 4 July was the first Friday of Ramadan. Traditionally, this should be one of the busiest days of the year at the Israeli military checkpoints separating the West Bank from Jerusalem as Palestinian muslims attempt to make their way to al-Aqsa mosque. This year, however, amid strict closure policies and a tangible sense of fear given the tensions of recent days, checkpoints remained unusually quiet.

Following the suspected revenge kidnapping and killing of Mohammad Abu Khder on Wednesday, Palestinians have taken to the streets in many areas but most significantly in Jerusalem. Social media activists have been referring to the current wave of resistance as the "Ramadan Intifada". Hundreds of Palestinians have been injured in Jerusalem since Wednesday and demonstrations have also broken out across the West Bank and amongst Palestinian communities in various cities inside Israel.

Clashes have taken place around Qalandia over recent nights, and for the few people attempting to make their way to Qalandia checkpoint on Friday morning tear gas still filled the air. 

Israel have announced widespread closures on Jerusalem and at checkpoints leading to the city. Only Palestinian men over 50 years old, and women over 40 are being allowed through checkpoints. The funeral of Abu Khudair took place after Friday prayers and demonstrations are continuing across Jerusalem.