Israel reopens Jerusalem holy site after deadly shooting

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Israel has reopened the holiest site in Jerusalem, known to Muslims as the Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as the Temple Mount, on Sunday, after a nearby attack that killed two policemen forced its closure on Friday.

However, Muslim worshipers refused to enter the compound of Al-Aqsa Mosque due to the new security measures, which include metal detectors and cameras.

Two gates that lead to the holy site were opened, according to local policemen.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that the heightened security measures are taken "in the framework of our policy of maintaining the status-quo,” after the new security measures raised concerns about a possibility that the status quo could be upset.

The holy site is one of the most contested points in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as both sides claim it.

Muslim worshipers gathered outside the entrance to the compound and rejected the changes imposed by the Israeli government.

“We will not enter through these metal detectors,” Sheikh Omar Kiswani, Al-Aqsa director said.