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Israeli police watch as Palestinians take part in Friday noon prayers in the East Jerusalem neighbourhood of Ras al-Amud. An age restriction issued by Israeli police requires worshippers to be older than 50 to access the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound. IMAGES
Released Palestinian prisoner Khalil Al-Awar is offered sweets and cigarettes as he is welcomed home by relatives and friends in East Jerusalem. Israel's prison service said 39 Palestinian detainees were released on November 26 under the terms of a truce agreement between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The announcement came after 13 Israeli hostages were freed in the Palestinian territory under the deal, along with three Thais and a Russian-Israeli dual citizen. IMAGES
Israeli security forces deploy in Silwan, East Jerusalem ahead of the release of Palestinian prisoners on the third day of a truce between Israel and Hamas. Hamas militants released a third group of hostages on Sunday with more Palestinian prisoners set to be freed in exchange. IMAGES
Palestinians take part in Friday noon prayers on a street blocked by Israeli security forces in the east Jerusalem neighbourhood of Ras al-Amud. This follows Israeli-imposed age restrictions that allow only those above the age of 50 access to Friday prayers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, in Jerusalem's Old City. IMAGES
Israeli police blow up the home of a Palestinian who killed seven Israelis and a Ukrainian near a synagogue in a settlement in annexed east Jerusalem. Khayri Alqam was shot dead in the January 27 attack and his family later received a demolition order for their apartment, under a long-standing policy to punish the families of Palestinians who kill Israelis. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.