The Moslem Waqf continues in its refusal to allow tourists - or any non-Moslem - to visit the Temple Mount. Waqf director Adnan al-Husseini rejected the government\'s request, and said that this is an \"internal Waqf matter, and Israel has no right to intervene in it... It is our prerogative to open and close the gates when we wish and according to the situation.\"
The Temple Mount has been closed to Jews and tourists since the beginning of the current violence, almost five months ago. The organizations that are active on behalf of promoting Jewish rights on the Mount have asked for, but not received, assurance that Ariel Sharon would take action to re-open the holy site to Jews when he assumes office.
The Temple Mount has been closed to Jews and tourists since the beginning of the current violence, almost five months ago. The organizations that are active on behalf of promoting Jewish rights on the Mount have asked for, but not received, assurance that Ariel Sharon would take action to re-open the holy site to Jews when he assumes office.