President Arafat describes the visit as a dangerous affront to Islam's holy places. Flare-up in the West Bank and Gaza.
Palestinian police take part in the fighting.
26 Israelis injured. The Palestinian Authority calls for a UN commission of inquiry to determine responsibility for the clashes in the Al-Aqsa precinct. Clashes between police and Israeli Arabs, who have called a strike in solidarity with the Palestinians. Hamas demands resignation of Yasser Arafat and calls on Palestinians to intensify the uprising. The European Union describes the clashes as the result of a provocation.