Christians,
Jews Banned From Temple Mount In Jerusalem
The Israeli government is currently banning all
non-Muslims from ascending the Temple Mount,
considered the holiest site in Judaism.
"It seems freedom of religion in Israel is only
for Muslims and not for Christians and Jews,"
Danny Danon, deputy speaker of the Knesset, told WND,
referring to the new restrictions.
Jerusalem Police spokesman Shmulik Ben Ruby confirmed
to WND that Jews and Christians are restricted from
entering the Temple Mount due to safety concerns over
the main access gate for non-Muslims, known as the
Mughrabi Bridge. Yesterday, Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat
officially ordered the bridge to be indefinitely
closed due to petitions from the city's Antiquities
Authority citing fears the weakened wooden structure
may collapse or catch fire.