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Al-Jazeera Broadcast, Jerusalem, Israel
The Old City of Jerusalem exploded with violence this morning with running battles between Jews and Muslims. Twelve people are reported to have been killed, seven Jews and five Muslims. The Imam of the Al-Aqsa mosque remains in critical condition tonight from injuries sustained as he tried to reason for peace. The Dome of the Rock was looted and defaced with offensive graffiti.
Israeli officials have condemned the violence as committed by marginal extremists attempting to disrupt the peace process. Some Muslim leaders are proclaiming the violence an act of religious war, and calling for the expulsion of the Jews from Jerusalem.
Calm was restored after several hours by the Israeli police and military in what are now being called “heavy handed t
