'We will not give up one grain of Al-Aqsa'

The Supreme Islamic Council in Jerusalem is denying any religious or historical connection of the Jewish people to the Temple Mount, which it calls the Al-Aqsa Mosque.

A statement issued by the Council on Monday declared that the area of the Al-Aqsa Mosque covers 144 dunams and belongs exclusively to Muslims, according to the decision of Allah, since Muhammad's ascension to heaven and until judgment day.