(Gatestone Institute) Khaled Abu Toameh - The Palestinians now say they are opposed to Muslims who believe in peace with Israel visiting the Al-Aqsa Mosque. They say a Muslim who believes in Israel's right to exist is not entitled to pray at Al-Aqsa. Although the site is sacred to all Muslims, the Palestinians have somehow convinced themselves that Al-Aqsa is their private property and that they have the right to prevent other Muslims from praying there. This is why Palestinians insulted and expelled an Emirati delegation that visited Al-Aqsa on Oct. 19. The threats and abuse by the Palestinians have drawn sharp criticism from several Muslims, especially those living in the Gulf states. These Muslims have condemned the Palestinian "thugs" who harass and insult Muslim worshippers during their visit. They are also demanding an end to the Palestinian "monopoly" over the Islamic holy site in Jerusalem, saying: "The Al-Aqsa Mosque belongs to all Muslims, and not only the Palestinians." Once again, the Palestinians have opted for hating Israel and any Arab who seeks peace with it.
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