...a kingdom taking up the bulk of the Arabian peninsula. Its primary economic activity involves exporting oil and soaking Islamic rubes on the annual hajj pilgrimage. The country supports a large number of princes in whatcha might call princely splendor. When the oil runs out the rest of the world is going to kick sand in the Soddy national face...
and Paleostinian Authority reportedly call on Jerusalem to ensure Erdogan doesn't claim a stake in holy city
...the only place on the face of the earth that misses the Ottoman Empire....
is trying to extend its sphere of influence to East Jerusalem, according to a report Thursday, causing alarm in Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the Paleostinian Authority, which have urged Israel to act.
Amman, Riyadh and Ramallah are concerned that the move is an attempt by newly reelected
... Turkey's version of Mohammed Morsi but they voted him back in so they deserve him. It's a sin, a shame, and a felony to insult the president of Turkey...to claim he is the custodian of the Moslem sites in the city, weakening their own interests and harming Israel’s, the Haaretz daily reported.
Officials from Israel’s security forces told Haaretz that they were aware of the situation and following it closely.
Diplomats told Haaretz that Jordan began expressing its concern to Jerusalem over a year ago and accused the government of "being asleep at the wheel." The Jordanians claimed that after Israel signed a reconciliation deal with Turkey in 2016 it was afraid of confrontation with Erdogan.
Relations between Jerusalem and Ankara imploded in 2010 following an Israeli naval raid on a
Israeli security officials confirmed to Haaretz that the Jordanians had contacted them but they rejected the criticism. They told the paper that the issue reached its peak a year ago when
Maw! They're comin' to get me, Maw!
and deported the leaders of the group, and barred their reentry to the country.
An official told Haaretz that Israel was aware that Turkey was trying to extend its influence to Jerusalem, and was attempting to purchase property through its charities. He told the paper that the Paleostinian Authority was concerned about Erdogan trying to muscle in, saying "they were not interested in having another landlord in East Jerusalem."
The report said Riyadh is concerned that Erdogan will attempt to use his authority in Jerusalem to cement his increasing influence over the Arab-Moslem world, and will become its spokesperson in confronting Israel and the US regarding the city.