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Israel Demolishes an Ancient Walkway in Occupied Jerusalem
Tuesday demolishing a centuries-old walkway that leads to the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Al-Quds.
A senior Muslim cleric urged Palestinians to rush to Al-Aqsa mosque compound in occupied Jerusalem to protest against nearby Israeli public works that threatens the site`s foundations.
Tayssir al-Tamami, head of religious courts in the Palestinian territories, called for protests saying that Israeli bulldozers were en route to what is the third holiest site in Islam.
The bulldozers intended to demolish a mound next to Dung Gate, one of the entrances into Jerusalem`s Old City leading to the mosque compound.
Two underground rooms connected to the mosques lie under the mound, and that leveling the mound would threaten the foundation of the Al-Aqsa compound.
"The occupation bulldozers are headed (to the mosques) to destroy the historic route from Dung Gate," Tamimi said.
He urged Palestinians to go "immediately" to the mosque compound to "protect" the site from the Israeli public works.
Witnesses said Israeli occupation police were deployed in force in the Old City to avoid any disturbances. A single bulldozer had arrived at Dung Gate, they said.
The compound, which houses Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Dome of the Rock, is where the second Palestinian uprising erupted in September 2000 following a controversial visit by then Israeli opposition leader Ariel Sharon.
On Sunday, Israel imposed restrictions on access to the mosque compound for fear of demonstrations against the planned building work.