I hesitated before stepping into this minefield.
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1/ Reaction focused on 2 points: Extremism associated with Ben Gvir and possible change in status quo (can cause war). Additionally, many Arabs were angry over Jewish access to what they believe is Muslim religious compound.
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1/ Reaction focused on 2 points: Extremism associated with Ben Gvir and possible change in status quo (can cause war). Additionally, many Arabs were angry over Jewish access to what they believe is Muslim religious compound.
2/ Extremism or not of Ben Gvir is not the issue. Arabs get angry at all Jews — deemed extremist or moderate — who walk through this compound, call these walks “storming” of compound, describe Jews as “settlers.”
3/ Change of status quo means permanent demolition/building of structures in this disputed area. It does not include access of non-Muslims. Questions thus becomes: Why are non-Muslims not allowed access into the compound?
4/ The #Jerusalem compound is a UNESCO World Heritage site. In theory, it is open to every human. In reality, however, it’s open to Muslims only. All non-Muslims — including Jews, Christians, Buddhists and others — are barred access. This is discrimination on basis of religion.
5/ Short of demolition/building of old/new structures, al-Aqsa/Temple Mount should be open to everyone, Muslim or not. Whoever wants to worship should be allowed to do so, as far as everyone respects shared space/others using it. Such freedom doesnt affect status quo/ sovereignty
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