Israel to remove metal detectors from entrance to Jerusalem holy site

Israeli security forces remove metal detectors which were recently installed at an entrance to the compound known to Muslims as Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as Temple Mount in Jerusalem's Old City, July 25, 2017. [Photo/VCG]

JERUSALEM - Israeli Security Cabinet has decided to remove metal detectors from entrance to Jerusalem holy site and take security measures based on advanced technologies ("smart checks") instead, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office on Tuesday morning.