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Jordan attacks Israel over mosque excavations
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Published: 06.02.07, 18:21
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1. The Hashemites were also the strong supporters of Saddam
Realiy Check ,   BaGolan   (02.06.07)
2. Temple Mount Photos!!
(02.06.07)
Enjoy it here http://www.har-habayt.org/
3.  Documentaries on Sderot
(02.06.07)
Here http://www.sderotmedia.com/ Know Whats Truly Going On!!!
4. How did the Hashemite get their Kingdom?
Kyle ,   Southpark, CO, USA   (02.06.07)
The Hashemite caravan robber clan got a "consolation prize" after the British gave away the Arabian Peninsula to their gang rivals, the Saud cavaran robber clan. So the Brits let them have 80% of the League of Nations designated Jewish Homeland so the "mighty chieftans" could have their own kingdom to rule over.
5. Thought Abdullah was above Arab lies. Guess I was wrong
malcolm   (02.06.07)
6. I thought Mecca was their holy city???
DR ,   Florida, USA   (02.06.07)
7. Your Majesty - Screw You!
Allan ,   US   (02.06.07)
We, the Jews, were gracious enough to allow you to erect another abominable minaret at Al-Aqsa located on the site of our holy of holies yet you have the chutzpa to complain that Israel is conducting archaeological digs in an area it consider its sovreign territory. Get real!
8. Let's destroy Al-Aksa !! And build our Temple
David ,   Sao Paulo Brazil   (02.06.07)
9. moslems are so touchy...
Michael ,   Austin, TX   (02.06.07)
10. Consistent with Moslem denial of Jewish religion and history
Alan ,   Silver Spring   (02.06.07)
The Arab Moslems are, by this logic, free to excavate Jewish archeological treasures, and toss them into trash piles, as during their carving out of the Solomon Stables to create yet another Islamic encroachment within the Temple mount. I am sure that the Jordanian King privately recognizes that Israel has been most careful and respectful in treating with the Islamic features on the Mount, but that he is driven to be as publicly radical and disdainful as rival Arab leaderships.
11. Everything incites the Muslims
marya ,   sacramento,USA   (02.06.07)
They're always mad at Israel . They talk down to Israel and expect her to behave as the good passive dhimmi.
12. The Irelevent king has spoken.
Ivri   (02.06.07)
Shut up and move to London!!!!!
13. But it's ok to demolish non-muslim shrines???
Avi ,   New York   (02.06.07)
Where was Jordan's outrage (as well as any other arab country's outrage) to the Taliban destroying the ancient buddhist statues a few years ago? If it ain't muslim, it ain't worth jack:) Oh by the way, 3rd holiest islamic "shrine" is still less than the holiest Jewish "shrine." Build a shul in Mecca and then we'll talk about fairness...
14. What a moron Western-wannabe
Hani ,   Palestine   (02.06.07)
He doesn't give the rats ass about either Arab Jerusalem or the Palestinian cause. They have sold both to the Zionists for an onion, that's a well known fact. Such leaders face violent end.
15. Nice Try.
Ben Hur ,   Manhattan, USA   (02.06.07)
16. Puleeeeze! children.
moishe ,   ny, ny   (02.06.07)
From what I have ssen this is not on the Mount. And even if it was, what makes them think that it is the sole province of the Muslims? If they were serious abt administration they would be discussing this with ALL parties peacefully instead of the usual blowing of hot air and rioting. The Arabs need to elarn to stop acting like small children, and the Israels need to learn to stop enabling this behavior.
17. a pleasant man, but a fool
dante ,   uk   (02.06.07)
is the jordanian monarch so desperate to increase his credibility that he would make ridiculous charges that could be far more inflammatory and disruptive than the construction of which he complains? in other words, that he would place is own personal interests above those of the people in the area? the answer is, of course, "yes."
18. DID SOMEONE SAY SOMETHING?
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19. Protest any delays in repairing bridge
Arthur Golden ,   Jerusalem Israel   (02.06.07)
As stated in a related article, the Israel Antiquities Authority is doing works to reinforce the bridge to the Mugrabi Gate, which leads to the Temple Mount and is in danger of collapsing. The King of Jordan should be aware of this danger, especially to the women (including my own wife) who pray at the Western Wall next to this bridge. All Jews should protest that his statements could endanger the lives of Jews if his statements result in any delay in these urgent repairs. How can I protest directly to his majesty?
20. Why is al-Aqsa mosque so sacred?
Freejay ,   Israel   (02.06.07)
Jerusalem isnt even mentioned in the quran so why is this site so sacred? Because Abdullah the butcher says so? Al-Aqsa only exists as a desecration of the jews most holy site.
21. Jerusalem Belongs To The Nation Of Israel- EXCLUSIVELY
Yishai Kohen ,   YeShA, Israel   (02.06.07)
We have nothing to apologize for. And if the Ishmaelites give us ANY flak, then we shouldn't allow them access to OUR Holy city and eternal capital. And I'm sure you agree, Shlomo.
22. THE TEMPLE MOUNT IS THE MOST SACRED SITE OF JUDAISM
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23. The muslims stolen the Temple Mount. It is a Jewish site !
Rn   (02.06.07)
24. We Don't Need Revival Of Peace Talks.
Terry ,   Eilat, Israel   (02.06.07)
The idea of "peace" with the Palestinians has been dead for a long time. If our gov't had any self-respect ( which they obviously don't), they would cancel plans for a new minaret on the Temple Mount. This is just more Arab BS using blackmail, intimidation, & threats. They're creating an issue out of nothing because they always use religion as a political weapon. As if they don't blow up mosques & shrines all the time, use mosques as warehouses for arms & ammunition, assasinate people while they pray, etc. not to mention the absolute disrespect they have for other peoples places of worship & holy places. what a bunch of hypocrites, it's unbelievable. Maybe we should remind King Abdallah what Jordanians did in the old city after 1948 - they destroyed synagogues, tore up cemeteries & used gravestones to pave streets, & closed the Wall to Jews.
25. Jewish sovereignty over Jerusalem?
Elie ,   Israel   (02.06.07)
Do we have sovereignty over Jerusalem or not? If we do, as our government insists that we do and has declared as such then this is a non-issue. Anyone who has been to the site knows that this action in no way threatens the mosque. This is a challenge to Israeli sovereignty. If we give in to their terrorist threats then we may as well concede our sovereignty, God forbid.
26. Israel is so easy to push around
marcel ,   Florida   (02.06.07)
Everyone know's ,All you have to do is critize the defeatist Jewsih leadership and they fall over each other to ask forgivness and surrender and back down. There seems to be no Israeli's with spines or faith left in Israel ? Where have they all gone ? All we have for Israeli leaders now are weak stooges who serve interest's other than Israel's. The puppet Olmert will waith for orders from Washington on how to retreat and surrender some more to the Islamic forces of Conquest. Better get rid of the puppets and stooges if you want to survive Israel. Send them to FORCED retirement in NYC where they can no longer threaten and damage the shrinking State of Israel.
27. Pathetic
David ,   Montreal Canada   (02.06.07)
28. Pathetic
David ,   Montreal, Canada   (02.06.07)
Let's see if I got this straight. An archeological dig near the Jewish Temple is what's hurting peace in the middle east. The fact that 80% of our "cousins" repudiate every agreement we've made with them, are in the middle of a civil war, and continue to launch kassams, suicide bombers, and hold hostages, mean nothing. Frankly, who gives a damn what some tinpot dictator (AKA king) says. Vivia La Revolution (In JORDAN--AKA PALESTINE)
29. I know why the Moslems got worked up about this
Shira ,   NY B"H YERUSHALAYIM   (02.06.07)
It's not because har Habayit is holy to them, Mecca and medina are.. They are upset because excavation reveal the truth that we have known all along that har Habyit has always belonged to the jewish people. Why else did they dump artifacts in the trash when they where digging at the horse stables?
30. Jordanian hypocrisy won't save them
Raymond from DC ,   Washington, DC USA   (02.06.07)
Where was Jordan when the Wakf was excavating under the Temple Mount and tossing archaeological treasures like so much garbage? How much damage was done during that work that now they want to blame on Israel? Is it only Islamic sensitivities that matter? Is it that they don't want yet more evidence that the Jews have historic legitimacy here, that the Temple itself was here? Perhaps King Abdullah thinks that by appeasing the Islamists, by joining the "Israel is evil, Jews are evil" chorus, they'll leave his kingdom and rule alone. Not likely. Jordan is high on their hit list. Some of expected better from Abdullah.
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