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White House Applauds Israeli Action on Metal Detectors


(AFP) The White House welcomed Israel's decision to remove metal detectors from the Temple Mount in Jerusalem on Tuesday after their installation triggered violence. "Israel has removed the recently installed magnetometers and cameras, despite the demonstrated need to enhance security at the Temple Mount/Haram al-Sharif in the wake of the murder of two Israeli police officers at the site on July 14," spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders said. "The United States applauds the efforts of Israel to maintain security while reducing tensions in the region."
2017-07-26 00:00:00
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