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Thousands of Palestinians pray in Old City

Thousands of Palestinians prayed on Friday in Al-Haram Al-Shareef and Al-Aqsa mosque. The Israeli forces lifted any restrictions on age, in a rare move, and allowed people to enter the Old City of Jerusalem. 

Meanwhile, Israeli security forces were deployed near Damascus Gate in preparation for mass demonstrations following the prayers to mark the "day of rage".

Palestinians have called for mass protests following US President Trump's decision to move the US embassy to Jerusalem. 

Israeli policeman near Damascus Gate in Jerusalem's Old City (Lubna Masarwa/MEE)