Status quo at Jerusalem's holiest site under threat as Israeli nationalists flout rules
The status quo at Jerusalem's al-Aqsa mosque compound is under pressure as right-wing Israeli nationalists advocate for building a new Jewish temple on the site. This site remains one of the most sensitive and religiously significant locations in the Middle East.
Why it matters
Any change to the long-standing agreement regarding this site risks escalating regional tensions and religious conflict.
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 for the entire humanity to come and pray together."
The article presents the historical context and the perspectives of the nationalist movement while acknowledging the sensitivity of the status quo.
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