Thursday, March 22, 2007

TEMPLE MOUNT WATCH:
Turkish team inspects controversial Jerusalem dig

Reuters
Wednesday, March 21, 2007; 9:30 AM

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - A team of Turkish experts inspected an Israeli excavation in Jerusalem on Wednesday that Muslims fear could damage one of Islam's holiest sites.

Israel's archaeological dig is taking place 50 meters (165 feet) from the religious compound known to Muslims as al-Haram al-Sharif and to Jews as Temple Mount. The work has sparked protests and concern in Muslim nations, including in Turkey.

About six Turkish officials toured the area briefly with Turkey's consul general in Jerusalem, Ercan Ozer.

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"About" six? They couldn't just count them?

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