Aqsa compound under threat as Israeli nationalists flout rules
This article reports on the actions of Israeli politician Moshe Feiglin, who defied the status quo at the al-Aqsa compound by praying at the site. The report details the historical and religious significance of the location to both Muslims and Jews.
Why it matters
It highlights the fragility of the peace agreements governing one of the world's most sensitive religious sites.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Wyre Davies Middle East Correspondent, Jerusalem Reuters The gold-covered Dome of the Rock dominates the al-Aqsa mosque compound "The whole land of Israel was promised to the children of God… and this is where we are going to build a new Temple for the entire humanity to come and pray together."
The text provides a factual account of the incident and the historical context without taking a side in the underlying territorial dispute.
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