Jordan accuses Israel of new escalation at Temple Mount

Jordan’s minister for religious affairs, Abdel Nasser Abu-Bassal, is quoted by state news agency Petra accusing Israel of “a new escalation aimed at impeding Waqf’s work in Jerusalem and intimidating its members.”

Israel has barred Sheikh Abdel Azim Salhab, head of the Waqf religious authority that runs the site, from Al-Aqsa Mosque for 40 days and his deputy for four months.

— AFP

Most Popular
If you’d like to comment, join
The Times of Israel Community.
Join The Times of Israel Community
Commenting is available for paying members of The Times of Israel Community only. Please join our Community to comment and enjoy other Community benefits.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Confirm Mail
Thank you! Now check your email
You are now a member of The Times of Israel Community! We sent you an email with a login link to . Once you're set up, you can start enjoying Community benefits and commenting.