Israeli police clashed with Muslim worshippers on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem as security forces entered the compound on the anniversary of the Old City’s capture during the Six Day War.

Police said Palestinians were protesting a decision to allow Jews into the complex, known to Muslims as the Haram esh-Sharif, on Sunday.

This year’s Jerusalem Day anniversary is controversial because, for the first time in 30 years, it coincides with the final days of Ramadan.

The complex has been closed by Israeli police to Jews for the last 10 days of Ramadan over the past decade.

Hundreds of Jews were waiting to enter the site on Sunday morning.

Many more gathered at the Western Wall to mark the anniversary.

Israeli police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld told AFP Palestinians had hurled stones and chairs at forces Sunday.

A march through the Old City is planned later in the day as police say they're on high alert to avoid violence.