Live Update
From the Liveblog of
Monday, August 7, 2017
King Abdullah greets Jerusalem mufti
Jordan’s King Abdullah II greeted the grand mufti of Jerusalem, Muhammad Hussein, at his welcome ceremony in Ramallah during a rare trip to West Bank.
His Majesty King Abdullah II’s arrival and official welcoming ceremony in Ramallah #Jordan pic.twitter.com/NiPkXjHCb8
— RHC (@RHCJO) August 7, 2017
The visit is seen as a signal to Israel that he is closing ranks with the Palestinians on key issues, such as the contested Temple Mount in the Old City of Jerusalem, a point of contention in recent weeks.
Hussein played a central role in opposing Israeli security measures at the Temple Mount which were introduced after a terror attack there killed 2 Israeli policemen.