More Restrictions on Muslim Worshippers in Occupied Jerusalem

More Restrictions on Muslim Worshippers in Occupied Jerusalem: "al-Aqsa impasse continues

Israel imposes more restrictions on Muslim worshipers

Faced with a determined Muslim stance against persistent efforts by government-backed Jewish extremists to arrogate a foothold at the Aqsa Mosque, the Israeli government has imposed further restrictions on Muslim entry into the Haram al Sharif compound, considered the third holiest Islamic sanctuary.

Muslim officials in al-Quds ( Jerusalem ) told PIC that Israeli police forces stationed at the sanctuary's gates were forcing worshipers to leave their identity cards. Those refusing to leave their IDs with the police were refused entry and forcefully turned back or arrested.

The stringent measure is apparently meant to force the incoming Muslims to leave the Mosque as soon as possible and not remain ensconced at the cite in order to repulse Jewish intruders seeking to gain 'prayer rights' at the Islamic shrine.

Jewish groups are openly calling for the destruction of Islamic holy places in Jerusalem in order to build a Jewish Temple, which some Jewish theological circles claim would speed up the appearance of a Jewish Messiah, or Redeemer, who would rule the world from Jerusalem ."