JERUSALEM (JTA) — The Temple Mount was closed to visitors for a third day during the Passover holiday after Israeli police were attacked by Arab worshippers throwing rocks.

Sunday’s closure came as Christian worshippers and visitors also filled the Old City of Jerusalem as they marked Easter.

Some 16 Arab rioters were arrested for throwing rocks and concrete blocks at police on the holy site, which had opened briefly to tourists on Sunday morning, but was closed after the rioting began. Two Border Police officers were injured in the clashes.

Following the closure of the site to visitors, Israeli police also restricted Muslim worshippers on the site, only allowing those with Israeli identification cards over the age of 50 to visit the site.

Five Arabs were arrested Saturday night as they attempted to gain access to the Temple Mount by climbing up the eastern side of the site. They were discovered to be carrying tear gas.

The site was closed last week on Wednesday and Thursday due to Palestinian rioting. It was also closed last Sunday in advance of the holiday due to clashes between Arab youth and police.

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