Israel Approves Jerusalem Museum Project Despite Muslim Objections

Israel Approves Jerusalem Museum Project Despite Muslim Objections

By uzzie on from www.voanews.com

The Israeli government said it has given final approval to the construction of a museum over part of an ancient graveyard in Jerusalem. The project was delayed for years by objections from local Muslims.
Palestinians riot to protest synagogue reopening

Palestinians riot to protest synagogue reopening

By cricketguru on from www.cnn.com

Palestinians hurled rocks and burned tires in several neighborhoods in East Jerusalem Tuesday to protest the reopening of a landmark synagogue after more than 60 years.

Officers dispersed the crowd by firing stun grenades in one area, and village elders helped end the riots in another, said police spokesman Mickey Rosenfeld.

At least seven people in the Mount of Olives neighborhood were wounded when police fired rubber bullets.

In all, 91 people were wounded in the clashes, the Palestinian Red Crescent Society said.

About 3,000 officers were deployed in the city after the militant group Hamas declared Tuesday a "Day of Rage."

The group was protesting the reopening of the Hurva synagogue on Monday. However, rumors swirled that right-wing groups were planning to ascend the Temple Mount, where al-Aqsa Mosque is located.
50,000 New Settlement Units in Al-Quds

50,000 New Settlement Units in Al-Quds

By IslamOnline on from www.islamonline.net

CAIRO – While the Palestinians froze indirect talks over settlement building, the Israeli government of hawkish Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is planning 50,000 new setter units in Al-Quds (occupied East Jerusalem).
Israel, Vatican Negotiate Al-Quds Sites

Israel, Vatican Negotiate Al-Quds Sites

By IslamOnline on from www.islamonline.net

OCCUPIED JERUSALEM – Israel and the Vatican are negotiating a deal over the ownership and tax status of Christian religious sites in Al-Quds (occupied East Jerusalem)..
Jerusalem Mayor okays baby Clinic for Jews but not for Palestinians

Jerusalem Mayor okays baby Clinic for Jews but not for Palestinians

By mujahideenryder on from www.mujahideenryder.net

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat has rejected the recommendation of municipal professionals and will not include the establishment of a well-baby clinic in the Silwan neighborhood in the coming year’s budget. The proposed clinic would have served some 100,000 Arabic-speaking residents. On the other hand, the 7,000 residents of the Old City’s Jewish Quarter will receive [...]Related posts:Al-Aqsa Health Clinic in North Carolina – Free and run by Muslim Women!Israeli Jews Burn Hundreds of BiblesOttawa family loses baby and home in a fire – you can help!
Islamic Jerusalem: “We Will Drive the Jews into the Sea” – 3 of 3

Islamic Jerusalem: “We Will Drive the Jews into the Sea” – 3 of 3

By MuslimMatters on from muslimmatters.org

The following is the final instalment of a three-part series of posts on the subject of "Islamic Jerusalem", written by our latest associate author, Dr J. Hashmi.
Islamic Jerusalem: “We Will Drive the Jews into the Sea” – 2 of 3

Islamic Jerusalem: “We Will Drive the Jews into the Sea” – 2 of 3

By MuslimMatters on from muslimmatters.org

The following is the second installment of a three-part series of posts on the subject of "Islamic Jerusalem", written by our latest associate author, Dr J. Hashmi.
Islamic Jerusalem: “We Will Drive the Jews into the Sea” – 1 of 3

Islamic Jerusalem: “We Will Drive the Jews into the Sea” – 1 of 3

By MuslimMatters on from muslimmatters.org

The following is the first instalment of a three-part series of posts on the subject of "Islamic Jerusalem", written by our latest associate author, Dr J. Hashmi.

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