Israel has removed metal detectors at the entrance to the al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem after uproar from Palestinians over their recent introduction. <br/><br/>It said it plans to replace them with less obtrusive surveillance. However Muslim leaders have called on worshippers to continue boycotting the sacred compound for now. <br/><br/>There were deadly clashes after the metal detectors were set up, which Palestinians saw as an Israeli attempt to assert control over the site. <br/><br/>Israel said they were necessary to prevent weapons being smuggled in. It followed the killing on the 14th of this month of two Israeli policemen by Israeli-Arab gunmen.