Israel again turning Temple Mount into a time bomb - Al-Monitor: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news source since 2012

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Al-Aqsa Mosque reflects on the floor next to a gate to the compound known to Jews as Temple Mount and to Muslims as the Noble Sanctuary, in Jerusalem's Old City, March 14, 2019. — REUTERS/Ammar Awad

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The Dome of the Rock is seen in the background as Palestinian men take part in Friday prayers on the compound known to Muslims as Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as Temple Mount in Jerusalem's Old City October 23, 2015. Palestinian factions called for mass rallies against Israel in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem in a "day of rage" on Friday, as world and regional powers pressed on with talks to try to end more than three weeks of bloodshed. Israeli authorities also lifted restrictions on Friday that

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Palestinians pray as Israeli border police stand guard near the entrance door leading to the compound housing al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem's Old City March 12, 2019. REUTERS/Ammar Awad - RC1CD60A6C60

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