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Top Saudi cleric says to visit Jerusalem
2010-04-06
[Al Arabiya Latest] A prominent Saudi cleric announced on his television show that he will visit the occupied Jerusalem next week to support Muslim claims to the city, according to media reports on Monday. "I will shoot the next episode of 'Put your Fingerprint' show in Jerusalem," Sheik Mohammed al-Areefi said, adding that Muslims have an obligation to Jerusalem.

Sheikh Areefi promised through the Saudi-based Iqraa TV channel that the next episode of his show would introduce "surprises," including a visit to Jerusalem and reports that would "astonish" the viewers.

If Sheik Mohammed al-Areefi goes ahead with his plan, it would be an unprecedented trip for a prominent Saudi. Jerusalem is the third holiest site in Islam, but most Muslim countries--including Saudi Arabia--observe a boycott of Israel and ban travel there.

Israeli Foreign Ministry spokesman Yigal Palmor said while he was unfamiliar with the case, al-Areefi could apply for a visa from the consulate in Amman.
"And then we will process with typical Middle Eastern speed," Mr. Palmor said.
"Throughout the years many people from countries like Libya, Indonesia and other countries that don't have relations with Israel have visited Jerusalem," he said. "All these visits were naturally coordinated with Israeli authorities."
"The process begins when the prospective visitor goes in person to an Israeli embassy or consulate to fill out a visa application. No Saudis have yet been able to bring themselves to petition a Jew for permission, so this should prove an interesting exercise."
Al-Areefi is viewed as a comparative moderate among Saudi Arabia's conservative clergy.
Posted by:Fred

#3  Would take ten minutes to a couple Cat D-9
to clear out Mount Moriah of desert rats garbage
so the Temple mount could be restored...

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You know, that vomit yellow ball on the right...

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Posted by: Hotspur666   2010-04-06 23:41  

#2  Seems appropriate - after all Jews were in Mecca long, long, before Mo the Profit came along.

And they were there physically.
Posted by: CrazyFool   2010-04-06 00:45  

#1  Only if the Saudis allow Israeli rabbis to reciprocate.
Posted by: Eric Jablow   2010-04-06 00:41  

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