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June 22, 2017       Share:    

Source: http://www.israelhayom.com/site/newsletter_article.php?id=43271

Turkey Aims to Tighten Muslim Grip on Temple Mount

(Israel Hayom) Nadav Shragai - Turkish foundations and organizations are funneling millions of dollars to eastern Jerusalem and the Temple Mount area to strengthen "Jerusalem's Muslim heritage and character." A portion of the funds are provided by the Turkish government, which funds the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA). Turkey's allies in the city are the head of the Northern Branch of the Islamic Movement in Israel, Sheikh Raed Salah, and the former mufti of Jerusalem, Sheikh Akram Sabri, both bitter enemies of the State of Israel. Turkish national flags are on display everywhere in the Old City, while the intensive Turkish activity has eroded Jordan's influence and stature. Within the framework of its peace accord with Israel, Jordan was promised seniority status over Jerusalem's Islamic holy sites.

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