The high-tech 'Iron Dome' is a short-range air-defence system designed to intercept rockets, artillery, and mortars. The surface-to-air missile system has been deployed by Israel Defence Forces since 2011 and has helped reduce casualties from rocket attacks against Israeli cities.
Al-Aqsa, Islam's third-holiest site which is also revered by Jews as the location of two biblical-era temples was packed with Muslims to offer prayers on the last Friday of Ramadan.