Temple Mount

In remarks at the expanded meeting, King Abdullah welcomed the Turkish president in his “second home”. His Majesty thanked Erdogan for the strong positions he has taken on the challenges involving Al Aqsa Mosque/Al Haram Al Sharif and Jerusalem, and his support for Jordan in the face of challenges.

The restoration encompassed other areas in Al Haram Al Sharif and Jerusalem. The restorations continued during the reign of King Abdullah, which saw renovations of Al Aqsa Mosque's pulpit (Salaheddin's minbar), the southern and eastern walls of Al Aqsa Mosque, the fortification of the walls of the ...

The Western Wall is a remnant of the retaining wall of a plateau revered by Jews as the Temple Mount, the site where their ancient temples once stood. ... the suggestion was for Palestinian sovereignty over the Haram al-Sharif and Israeli sovereignty over the Western Wall, with mutual consent needed for ...