Temple Mount Truths:HonestReporting

Very good summary of the issues in the latest Muslim-inspired "controversy" regarding holy sites in Israel(Temple Mount Truths). This is another contrived excuse by Palestinians to try to energize mindless violence. Those who say Israel should therefore hold back from the renovations miss the point that no nation should have to restrain itself from exerting its sovereignty through lawful actions simply because of radical threats of violence. To quote HR:

SOME SIMPLE FACTS

• The work carried out by Israeli professional authorities is completely transparent, which is why the excavations are open to the press.
• All activities are being carried out in a location that is under Israeli sovereignty in an area under the responsibility of the Jerusalem municipality and the Government of Israel.
• The new bridge and the Mugrabi Ramp are located entirely outside of the Temple Mount complex and are not part of it.
• The aim of this process is to replace the old ramp which collapsed due to natural causes.
• Building the new bridge will not harm any religious feelings and/or interests.
• All operations are in cooperation with UN officials, Palestinian officials and other member of the international community and are completely transparent to them.