Occupied Jerusalem, MINA – An Israeli settler declared intention to perform his marriage ritual in al-Aqsa Mosque, violating a longstanding agreement between Jordan and Israel.
In violation of the agreement which prevents non-Muslim religious rituals at the al-Aqsa compound, Avraham Bloch, a member of the so-called The Temple organization, published on Sunday a photo while holding a wedding countdown plaque.
The plaque indicates that only one day is left for the marriage.
While Jewish visitation is permitted to the compound, non-Muslim worship at al-Aqsa is prohibited according to an agreement signed between Israel and the Jordanian government after Israel’s illegal occupation of East Jerusalem in 1967.
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Despite the agreement with Jordan, Israeli authorities regularly allow Jewish settlers to enter the site, often under armed guard. Such break-ins are typically made by right-wingers attempting to unsettle the status quo at the site, and coincide with restrictions on Palestinian access, including bans on entrance and detentions.(R/R04/RS5)
Mi’raj News Agency (MINA)
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