Israeli police secure the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, known to Muslims as the Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as the Temple Mount, in the Old City of Jerusalem on Tuesday. Photo: AP
Israel brands UN Security Council meeting on holy site visit ‘absurd’
- UN Security Council met in response to Israel security minister’s visit to the Al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem
- The Palestinians sharply disagreed with Israel at the meeting, which was requested by the United Arab Emirates and China
Israeli police secure the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, known to Muslims as the Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as the Temple Mount, in the Old City of Jerusalem on Tuesday. Photo: AP