Israeli and Saudi officials have been conducting secret talks since December, mediated by the United States, with the aim of integrating representatives from Riyadh onto the Islamic Waqf Council that controls Al-Aqsa Mosque, the Israel Hayom daily reported Monday. Unnamed senior Saudi officials told Israel Hayom that “these are sensitive ...
Al-Aqsa holy mosque compound, Islam’s third holiest site, reopened on Sunday after being closed for over two months because of the coronavirus pandemic. Dozens of worshippers in protective masks were let into the compound before the first prayers of the day, held in cool and windy conditions. Chanting “God is ...
