An overview of the Temple Mount or the Harm-esh Sharif, sacred to both Muslims and Jews, in Old City of Jerusalem, November 10, 2008. Jerusalem residents will elect a new mayor tomorrow to head Jerusalem, the Holy City for three major religions. The mayoral candidates include Nir Barkat, a secular high tech investor, Arkadi Gaydamak, a Russian billionaire and an Ultra-Orthodox Rabbi Meir Porush. (UPI Photo/Debbie Hill) |
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"The motion came in response to Israel's actions in Jerusalem and to the Knesset debate of a law that seeks to impose Israel's sovereignty over al-Aqsa," the motion read, as quoted by al-Rai newspaper. "Israel's actions clearly violate the peace treaty. ... It is aggression against Jordanian custodianship."
The Israeli Knesset debated Tuesday an end to the practice of forbidding Jewish prayer at the compound. MP Moshe Feiglin said the fear of inciting Muslim anger amounted to discrimination against Jews.