Discussions about containing recent violence between Israelis and Palestinians in Jerusalem have led to a proposed technological solution – an increase of security cameras.

US Secretary of State John Kerry called the camera idea "an excellent suggestion."

"This will provide comprehensive visibility and transparency and that could really be a game changer in discouraging anybody from disturbing the sanctity of the holy site," Mr. Kerry said. 

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King Abdullah II of Jordan suggested adding security cameras to the Al-Aqsa mosque and Western Wall compound as a way to curb the recent attacks in Jerusalem has experienced in recent weeks.