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Israel allows minaret over Temple Mount
Aaron Klein, WND
Published: 04.02.07, 13:59
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31. KABBA structure has no MINARET
reality check   (02.04.07)
32. Let them have it.
Sidney ,   USA   (02.04.07)
After reading "The Bible Unearthed", which has not been refuted as far as I know, I no longer care who has the temple mount. There never was a great temple of Solomon there. I would much rather see Samaria in Jewish territory. It was the capital of Israel and had some of the splendors that the kindom of David and Solomon never had. Although many will be offended by my position, if the Jewish people do not respect truth we are just a cult.
33. reality check
me ,   SA   (02.04.07)
That's because the Kabah is not a mosque genious.....
34. LOOKING at the replys of # 12 and 13
DAVID ,   JUDEA   (02.04.07)
and others like that,it seems to me that the secular zionists have sucseeded in their goals. Mainly to create a nonjewish state,therefore giving a false illusion to our enemies that we have no claim on this land. OLmert and most of his cronies have no connection to our torah,which is our will and testament to this land. In fact they are embolding these haters of the jews and their denial of our inheritance. In the end our leaders are a hilul hashem, who are destryoing our inheritance,by not holding to the laws given to us at sinaii. In the end all of them will vanish in the shadow of time in disgrace and dishonor . All there evil designs will fail and hashem will do as promised to our ancestors and in their merit,we will have the beth hamikdash again on our temple mount.
35. Olmert: a self hating jewish appeaser
Bernard Ross ,   St. Anns Bay Jamaica   (02.04.07)
there was no need to increase muslim domination of the jewish site. Who is Olmert trying to impress? The same argument that denies the jewish claim to the tempole mount is the same argument that denies the rights of jews to Israel. Olmert is one of those deniers!
36. It is unlikely that there was a mosque in Jerusalem
Suzanne   (02.04.07)
when mohammed went to heaven on that horse-with-head-thing - as Islam had not reach Jeruzalem yet!!! It was a smart thing to do of the latter islamic ruler in Jeruzalem however to built a mosque calling it the "farthest mosque". It should have better called the falsest mosque though.
37. I'm not sure I see the point of this, other than placating.
Micha   (02.04.07)
Really disgusting.
38. MECCA is HOLY to MUSLIMS; JERUSALEM is HOLY to the JEWS
Linda Rivera ,   New York   (02.04.07)
There NEVER was an Arab country of Palestine. Jerusalem was NEVER the capital of any Arab or Muslim entity. In all of recorded history, Jews are the only people who ever made Israel their nation. Jews had dominion over Israel for 1,000 years with a continuous Jewish presence for 4,000 years. At the time of Muhammad's death, there was not a single mosque in Jerusalem. Jerusalem is mentioned 766 times in the Jewish Bible, not once in the Koran. Muslims pray facing Mecca. It is Muslim practice to take over, desecrate and destroy the holy sites of other religions-Jews, Christians, Hindus, Buddhists, et al. Muslims build mosques on top of the holy sites of other religions to signify that their religion is superior to all others. Muslims did this on the Temple Mount. During Jordan's illegal occupation of Judea, Samaria and East Jerusalem from 1948-1967, Jordan never sought to make Jerusalem their capital and no foreign Arab leaders visited Jerusalem. Jordanian radio broadcast Friday prayers not from Al-Aqsa Mosque, but from a mosque in Amman. Jordan destroyed 58 sacred synagogues in Jerusalem. Jordan's army desecrated the 2,500 year old Jewish cemetery on the Mount of Olives and used Jewish tombstones for pavement and latrines. All land, homes and buildings seized in the 1948 Islamic invasion of Judea, Samaria, Gaza and east Jerusalem must be returned to Jews immediately. The Jerusalem Post 1930 Moslem Council: Jewish Temple Mount ties 'beyond dispute' By Etgar Lefkovits 26 January 2001 'JERUSALEM (January 26) - Although Islamic Wakf officials are currently denying any Jewish connection to the Temple Mount, a 1930 booklet about the site published by the supreme Moslem body in Jerusalem during the British Mandate states categorically that the site's identification with the First Temple is "beyond dispute." Published by the Supreme Moslem Council, the nine-page English-language tourist guide, entitled A Brief Guide to al-Haram al-Sharif, a copy of which was obtained by The Jerusalem Post, states: "The site is one of the oldest in the world. Its sanctity dates from the earliest times. Its identity with the site of Solomon's Temple is beyond dispute...' On June 7, 1967, the third day of the Six Day War, the IDF re-entered the Old City: From audio recording of an Israeli military correspondent: "We are passing through Lions' Gate. We are again standing..." weeping, "We are again standing inside the Old City. Inside the Old City." More weeping. "We are approaching the Temple Mount." "The Temple Mount is in our hands! The Temple Mount is in our hands!" "We are descending the steps to the Kotel." The sound of a shofar blowing. "We are at the Kotel." IDF loudly recite: "Blessed are You, God, King of the Universe, who has kept us alive and sustained us and enabled us to reach this moment." 13th Century Arab biographer Yakut, noted: "Mecca is holy to Muslims; Jerusalem is holy to the Jews" STOP Inciting Children to Kill ! http://www.teachkidspeace.com/flash.php Islam's archaeological destruction of Judaism's holiest site, the Temple Mount - the holiest place on earth: http://www.har-habayt.org/ Palestinian Authority society are taught murdering Jews is the highest goal in life and attains paradise: http://www.pmw.org.il/AFD.html http://littlegreenfootballs.com/weblog/pictures/PalestinianChildAbuse
39. LO! NO! NEIN! NYET! NON!
emanon ,   USA   (02.04.07)
40. Olmert has outdone himself.
Mo ,   West Orange   (02.04.07)
It is unbelievable that this man has not only been mayor of Jerusalem, and was elected PM, but that anyone allows him to continue in this position. Why does he even bother living in Israel when he clearly does not have any pride in his heritage. His own children did not serve in the IDF and do not reside in Israel. To allow the Arabs to perpetuate their lie that Mohammad was anywhere near the Temple Mount and to allow them to deny Jews to even utter one word of prayer in our holiest site is nearly as bad as Dayan's decision to give it to the Arabs in 1967 when it was in our grasp. Shame on Dayan, shame on Olmert and shame on Israel for allow ing him to continue. (And to those who say Americans should butt out of Israel's politics, if they didnt have such a corrupt political system, I would probably have moved there years ago).
41. Who runs Israel?
David W ,   NYC   (02.04.07)
Read Caroline Glick's column The Creeping Coup of Clerks on the J. Post. Israel has been officially taken over by the Left. Israelis can vote for the right wing next time and it won't make any difference. Israel will continue on this path. Read it.
42. Minaret
PG ,   USA   (02.04.07)
"I know them who SAY they are Jews, and are NOT, but are of the synagogue of haSatan." Book of Revelation
43. IT IS TIME THAT OLDMERDE
cato the younger ,   USA   (02.04.07)
be ejected, not only as PM , but ejected from Israel. He is THE ENEMY. I now firmly believe that he is deliberately, consciuously working for foreign powers and entities. He must be removed peacefully by popular vote or forcefully. There simply is no other choice anymore.
44. #30 - show me Jews who.....
Andy ,   ramat hasharon   (02.04.07)
in the 21st century chop heads off and justify it by Torah and Talmud. MUSLIMS are violent and quote authority for it in the Koran. Let mustlims put their asses on the table in significant numbers, speak out against the disgusting violence PREVALENT in muslim coutries, parties and movements with a modicum of power. Then nobody cares what's written in your holy book. But no - billions of muslims keep their mouths sealed shut while innocent people are kidnapped and murdered - with the murderers and their stupid families being told they are going to heaven. The IDF accidently kills a civilian in Gaza and your people want a UN resolution of condemnation. Palestinians TARGET civilians and what: deafening silence.
45. No Reciprocity, Then No Minaret.
Terry ,   Eilat, Israel   (02.04.07)
If Muslims deny our right to pray on the Temple Mount, then there is no reason to allow the building of another minaret. Olmert is an asshole, sorry for the language, but this is really disgusting. I'm not even religious & it bothers me.
46. Olmert is a treator
Franck ,   Montreal, Canada   (02.04.07)
47. Everyone read my great plan
Insight   (02.04.07)
I say lets build a synagog in Mecca and another in Medina.
48. ETERNAL City JERUSALEM-The HEART & SOUL of the JEWISH PEOPLE
Linda Rivera ,   New York   (02.04.07)
There NEVER was an Arab country of Palestine. Jerusalem was NEVER the capital of any Arab or Muslim entity. In all of recorded history, Jews are the only people who ever made Israel their nation. Jews have had dominion over Israel for 1,000 years with a continuous presence in the land for 4,000 years. Israel's most famous king, King David founded Jerusalem. For over 3,300 years, Jerusalem has been the Jewish capital. Arab Muslims first started calling themselves "Palestinians" in 1967. When Jordan illegally occupied Jerusalem from 1948-1967, Jordan never sought to make it their capital and Arab leaders did not come to visit. Jerusalem is mentioned 766 times in the Jewish Bible, not once in the Koran. Reigious Jews pray three times a day in the direction of Jerusalem. Jerusalem is mentioned constantly in prayers. Passover Seder ends with: "Next year in Jerusalem!" And at the conclusion of Yom Kippur. Jerusalem is mentioned in the blessings at the end of meals. During Jewish wedding ceremonies, the groom breaks a glass as a sign of mourning of the destruction of the two Temples, accompanied by Psalm 137: "If I forget you, O Jerusalem, may my right hand forget her skill. May my tongue cling to the roof of my mouth if I do not remember you, if I do not exalt Jerusalem above my chief joy." During the First and Second Temple periods, the Temple was the central focus of Jewish life. The First Temple was built by King David's son, King Solomon. Bible, 2 Chronicles 2:4: "Behold, I am about to build a house for the name of the L-RD my G-d, dedicating it to Him, to burn fragrant incense before Him and to set out the showbread continually...on sabbaths and on new moons and on the appointed feasts of the L-RD our G-d, this being required forever in Israel." The One great G-D of the Universe returned Jewish Holy Land and holy places to the Jews in the 1967 Six Day War. In rebellion against G-D, Israeli leaders gave control of Judaism's holiest site, the Temple Mount to Islamist religious supremacists. Opposing the Holy One - Master of the Universe, Israel's police arrest Jews if they pray, or are suspected of praying at the Temple Mount. Israel's leaders flagrantly disobey G-D who commanded in the Bible, Isaiah 56:7 - My house will be called a house of prayer for all the peoples. Islamist control of Jewish land and the holiest site on earth brought death and war to Israel. End the rebellion against G-D! Return control of the Temple Mount to Jews immediately! STOP Inciting Children to Kill ! http://www.teachkidspeace.com/flash.php Islam's archaeological destruction of Judaism's holiest site, the Temple Mount - the holiest place on earth: http://www.har-habayt.org/ http://littlegreenfootballs.com/weblog/pictures/PalestinianChildAbuse
49. Where are the major protests???
Morris ,   USA, Israel in Feb.   (02.04.07)
This should be a huge point of contention and importantce to Jews around the world. Fellas, you should realize it's OK to protest and make a big deal out of something at times. You don't have to sit idly. Look at what the Muslims did over cartoons of Muhammed. And this is our HOLIEST site in the world, yet we do nothing to stop its further mutilation?
50. OLMERT in the BOTTOMLESS PIT
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He will do anything do befriend Israels enemies. What a SHAME You Israelies Are STUPIT because UUUUUUUUUUU Voted for this IDIOT
51. Yes youi will
wjm ,   Tulsa, USA   (02.04.07)
Read your scriptures and learn what will be and won't be by the prophets. Israel will not be destroyed and Jerusalem will be glorified by the God of Israel and that is all there is to it. After all the creator has the final say not man.
52. You' d think they'd be demonstrations
Ibrahim ,   S. Arabia   (02.04.07)
I am very perplexed by the mysterious Jewish priorities: Israelis get up and demonstrate, against the gay parade. They undertake campaigns for "modest clothing". But when their head of state puts his seal of approval to add a Muslim minaret to the Temple Mount, it's not worthy of reaction from the Israelis. !?!!???!!! Well, then, the Muslims are right to want to built their minaret. Because they can. Because they are allowed to, with no protest from the Israelis themselves. What perplexes me is how the Israelis sit and take another giant slap in the face from the Arabs, and why. As if it were not enough that they have a mosque right on a site where stood their holiest, their two Temples thousands of years ago, now they will have a huge minaret added to the Jerusalem skyline. Indeed it is perplexing, difficult to fathom, and I can only see that the biblical prophesies are being fullfilled exactly. Where is the Jewish outcry, except on a message board? Do the Jews only become real Jews when they are persecuted and executed? It must be so, because now that they have their own country, they are giving away their land and their religious identity to whomever asks them to.
53. Is there an under-the-table deal going on here?
Puzzled in ,   USA   (02.04.07)
What is Abdullah giving back to Olmert for this concession? Is Olmertreally stupid enough to give something for nothing in return?
54. Impeach Olmert!
Get rid of those who ,   sell out Judaism   (02.04.07)
55. Nobody tells Muslims they can't pray in Me
Unfair! ,   USA   (02.04.07)
Another stupid decision brought to you by Olmert, the push-cart peddlar of Israel's land. Nobody tells Muslims they can't pray in Mecca. How dare they tell Jews they cannot pray on the Temple Mount? Who is running this joint, huh? Olmert, stop appeasing Arabs! It is getting you no where! Like a spoied child, the Muslims will just keep asking for more and more. Where does it stop?!
56. When is loser Olmert's term up? The sooner the better!
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57. There's something truly symbolic
Tracy W   (02.04.07)
in this and in other government actions, such as the expulsions. Whether religious or not, Israelis should be very troubled. Political scandals that capture the public and the media's attention so much, will soon be forgotten. But this is truly important, and so are the reasons behind it.
58. Where are the demonstrations, indeed?
Michelle T   (02.04.07)
This government knows that they can get away with Anything because the country will not react. Unless it's something that upsets the Haredim or the Leftists, of course. Everything else seems to be OK. What will be next?
59. Olmert's foolish decision
mordechai ,   jerusalem   (02.04.07)
Olmert believes he is buying goodwill in the arab world. He will wind up being trhe most hated Israeli PM in the arab world.
60. Why???
jsm ,   toronto   (02.04.07)
Why? And why should we jews in Canada support Israel if her own leaders do not?
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