Palestinian incitement related to the al-Aqsa mosque has significantly increased in the weeks leading up to Passover, which begins on April 22, in an attempt to raise tensions and cause disturbances and acts of terror. Jerusalem Muslim leader Mufti sheidh Muhammad Ahmad Hussein warned against increased Jewish “provocations” at the Temple mount during Passover, and said: “We must stop religious groups from invading this Muslim holy site.” even thought under an agreement between the Israeli government and the Islamic authorities Jews are allowed to visit the Temple Mount but not pray.
– [3/31/2016 -Ynet, The Time of Israel April 13 ]
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