Palestinians worshipping at the Temple Mount attacked a group of Christian tourists with stones.

The Feb. 19 attack reportedly was in response to a rumor that a group of Jewish rightists was scheduled to visit the Temple Mount and had plans to destroy the Al-Aksa mosque and build the Third Temple on the site.

Some 18 Palestinians were arrested in connection with clashes with Jerusalem police. Three police officers were injured. — jta

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