Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan urges all Muslims to visit and protect Jerusalem after violence broke out over metal detectors that Israel installed and later removed from the Temple Mount holy site in the city.
“From here I make a call to all Muslims. Anyone who has the opportunity should visit Jerusalem, Al-Aqsa mosque,” Erdogan says in Ankara, referring to the mosque atop the Mount. “Come, let’s all protect Jerusalem.”
Israel installed metal detectors at entrances to the site, which also includes the Dome of the Rock shrine, following a July 14 terror attack that killed two Israeli police officers.
Palestinians viewed the security measures as Israel asserting further control over the site and deadly clashes erupted during protests.
“They are attempting to take the mosque from Muslim hands on the pretext of fighting terrorism. There is no other explanation,” Erdogan says in a speech to ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) lawmakers in parliament.
Israel removed the metal detectors late Monday after talks with Jordan aimed at calming tensions.
— AFP
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