Israeli security forces stand guard near Jerusalem's Dome of the Rock in the Al Aqsa mosque compound. PHOTO: AFP
A police statement said young Palestinians "threw stones and fireworks at police and border police forces," who responded with "riot dispersal means".
Tensions in and around the compound have been running high in recent weeks, which have also seen Jews mark their High Holidays.
Read: EU warns against 'provocation' at Al Aqsa mosque
Al Aqsa, the third holiest site in Islam, is also venerated by Jews as the Temple Mount and is considered the most sacred place in Judaism.
Muslims have been alarmed by an increase in visits by Jews and fear rules governing the compound will be changed. Jews are allowed to visit but not to pray to avoid provoking tensions.
Read: UN Security Council urges calm, restraint at Al Aqsa
Age restrictions on Muslim men entering the compound had been lifted on Sunday, while visits by Jews were stopped.
Police said the situation was currently "under control."
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