Palestinians are denied entry to the Temple Mount in Jerusalem

Palestinians wait to pray outside the Temple Mount compound, known to Muslims as al-Haram al-Sharif, after being denied entry by Israeli border police in the Old City of Jerusalem, October 9, 2009. Israel restricted access to the Temple Mount for Muslim Friday prayers to men over 50 years old. Palestinian leaders called for a general strike and continued protests over Jerusalem. UPI/Debbie Hill