(Jerusalem Post) Palestinians who barricaded themselves in the Al-Aqsa Mosque on Apr. 4 brought explosives into the mosque, Israel Police Chief Kobi Shabtai told Israel's Channel 11 on Sunday. He said there were over 400 people who barricaded themselves in the mosque last Tuesday, also bringing fireworks and stones into the building. Police cited an agreement they reached with the Jordanian Waqf against Palestinians who attempt to stay overnight in the mosque, as well as concerns that the Palestinians were preparing to attack Jews who visit the site.
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