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Thursday, July 27, 2017
From the Liveblog of
Thursday, July 27, 2017
Jordan welcomes Israel’s Temple Mount decision
Jordan welcomes Israel’s removal of security installations at a contested Jerusalem shrine, saying that as “an occupying power Israel has no right to impose” changes on the ground.
Government spokesman Mohammed Momani’s statement Thursday comes after Israel removes metal railings and scaffoldings. Jordan is the Muslim custodian of the shrine — the third holiest site in Islam and the most sacred one in Judaism.
Momani says dismantling the devices was needed to calm the situation.
Muslims allege the security measures were an attempt by Israel to expand control over the shrine, a claim Israel denies. The dispute sparked widespread Muslim protests.
— AP
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