It's nine years ago since Ariel Sharon visited the Temple Mount, which caused Palestinians to erupt in violent demonstrations. The second intifada was born.
In 2007, the Jerusalem Municipality and Israel Antiquities Authority began rebuilding the Mughrabi Gate, one of the main entrances to the Temple Mount, perched next to the Western Wall.
While violence was minimal, the renovation work - which was immediately suspended - drew international condemnation and a Muslim outcry.
This week, violence again broke out on the Temple Mount. The difference was that in this case, there was no purported Israeli "instigation" - no Sharon visit or renovations at the Mughrabi Gate. Instead, this time around, the violence was believed to be the result of a politically motivated campaign launched by Sheikh Raed Salah, head of the Islamic Movement's northern branch.
Now the third Intifada is spawned...
In 2007, the Jerusalem Municipality and Israel Antiquities Authority began rebuilding the Mughrabi Gate, one of the main entrances to the Temple Mount, perched next to the Western Wall.
While violence was minimal, the renovation work - which was immediately suspended - drew international condemnation and a Muslim outcry.
This week, violence again broke out on the Temple Mount. The difference was that in this case, there was no purported Israeli "instigation" - no Sharon visit or renovations at the Mughrabi Gate. Instead, this time around, the violence was believed to be the result of a politically motivated campaign launched by Sheikh Raed Salah, head of the Islamic Movement's northern branch.
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You've got a face that says "I've got child pornography on my computer."
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anonymous post says a lot about him - what a twisted mind to come up with such a filthy, vile comment.
ReplyDelete"child pornography" one of the vilest aspects of our culture, and his mind goes to it.