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“There is zero debate that two temples stood in that place in scholarly literature,” said New York University professor Lawrence Schiffman. “Mohammed’s ascent ‘happens’ from there only because it is the Temple site.”
The mask of moderation comes off.
Jordanian spokesman says the Temple Mount is 'a place of worship for Muslims only.'
Political and security officials are now restricting Jewish visits to the Temple Mount for the rest of the Islamic month of Ramadan.
Analysis: Jordan is 'on one hand committed to coordination with Israel and on the other hand is careful not to be portrayed as maintaining security coordination in the holy place'