Thursday, May 31, 2007

TEMPLE MOUNT WATCH:
Jordan: Stop Temple Mount digging
By ASSOCIATED PRESS
AMMAN, Jordan

A Jordanian official called on Israel Wednesday to stop archaeological excavations in the Old City of Jerusalem, the official Petra news agency reported.

Israel has been carrying out excavations on a ramp leading up to a disputed holy site. The digging has sparked clashes between police and Muslims in Jerusalem and touched off fierce criticism throughout the Muslim world.

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