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08/05/2021 GMT

Hundreds injured in unrest in Jerusalem

BBC World Service - Weekend, Hundreds injured in unrest in Jerusalem

Palestinian protesters clashed with Israeli police in Jerusalem

Palestinian protesters clashed with Israeli police in Jerusalem.

There's been growing unrest over the potential eviction of Palestinian families from the area, which culminated in a night of violence that left around 200 people injured, including some police.

Also in the programme: can the Tokyo Olympics still go ahead despite the ongoing pandemic?

(Photo:Palestinians react as Israeli police fire stun grenades during clashes at the compound that houses Al-Aqsa Mosque. Credit: REUTERS/Ammar Awad)

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