The Israeli-Arab Islamic Movement is claiming that Israel is trying to destroy the two mosques that lie atop Judaism’s holiest site. Sheikh Ra’ed Salah, who heads the movement, called for an “Intifada” of Israel’s Arabs. Salah and six others tried to force their way past police at the Dung Gate leading to the Western Wall Plaza Wednesday morning.The men were arrested and charged with attacking police officers. They were served with restraining orders making it illegal for them to approach the excavation site for ten days.
Israeli-Arab MK Taleb A-Sana (Ra`am-Ta`al) slammed the arrest and said Israel should instead order a halt to the excavations, “which pose a threat to the peace and stability in the area.”
Jerusalem Grand Mufti Ikrima Sabri issued a call for all Muslims in Israel to flock to the Temple Mount to defend it.
Arabs under 45 years old and all non-Muslims were prevented from entering the Temple Mount compound Tuesday and Wednesday....
UPDATE: Make that, Arab and Muslim leaders. According to YNet Ahmadinejad and his Ayatollah are also getting into the act:
Iranian supreme leader urges Muslims to revenge Jerusalem dig
Posted by: Al | Thursday, 08 February 2007 at 09:08 AM