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Israel to deploy additional police in East Jerusalem ahead of Friday

Israel is set to deploy some 3,000 additional police officers in occupied East Jerusalem ahead of the first Friday prayer at the al-Aqsa Mosque during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

Tens of thousands of Palestinians are expected to make the trip to attend the prayers, with additional Israeli police to be dispatched around the Old City and at checkpoints.