Secret tunnel unearths new Jerusalem conflict

Secret tunnel unearths new Jerusalem conflict

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Yet because the project is being carried out in secret and funded by a settler organisation, many residents think it is part of a plan to take over -- or destroy -- Haram al-Sharif.

"If it is an archaeological site and not a settlement, if it is a tourist site, then why can't we go and see it? Why can't anyone see it?" Ahmed Qarain, 37, a local resident asks.
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"Nobody knows how long these tunnels are and how far they have excavated so far," Mizrachi says. "Nobody knows anything."

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If indeed this tunnel heads towards Al-Aqsa i would be incredibly surprised if Israel leaders consider blowing it up. They know they would alienate the rest of the worlds leaders.

This temple is practically the centre of the whole conflict, i wonder what the Israelies stand to gain by tunneling towards it. Are they trying to access the buried temple?

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Well this is very interesting!..

I am way too tired to contribute anything of substance as it's 3:40 am here But i'll check back later for updates!