More than 275 Palestinians injured in violence at Al Aqsa mosque: Red Crescent Society

Israeli police fired stun grenades and rubber bullets in clashes outside al Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem on Monday. The Palestinian Red Crescent Society said more than 275 Palestinians were injured in the violence, and at least 205 of them were taken to hospitals. Several of the Palestinians were in critical condition and police said 12 officers were injured.

Al-Aqsa has been a focal point of violence in Jerusalem throughout the holy month of Ramadan. The clashes have raised international concern. Tensions were particularly high as Israel marked "Jerusalem Day", its annual celebration of the capture of East Jerusalem. Police were also considering whether to reroute a traditional Jerusalem Day march in which thousands of Israeli flag-waving Jewish youth walk through the Old City's Damascus Gate and the Muslim Quarter.