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The ever-incendiary Donald Trump ignited a firestorm of controversy in Israel — just by announcing details of his upcoming visit.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected The Donald’s anti-Muslim rhetoric, Israeli politicians urged a Trump ban, and his plans to a visit a Muslim holy site all spurred an angry threat

The billionaire GOP presidential front-runner was “strongly considering” a trip to the revered Temple Mount, a longtime area of dispute between the Arab world and Israel, according to a Wednesday report in The Jerusalem Times.

“If Trump the racist plans to visit ... the holiest place in the world for Muslims, to harm the sensitivities of the people who he incites, he and Netanyahu will be responsible,” said Knesset member Tabel Abu Arrar.

“Such a visit will set the whole region on fire,” said Abu Arrar, a member of the Arab-dominated Joint List political alliance. “I am warning.”

The holy site in Jerusalem’s Old City is operated by the Jordanian Islamic Trust, and non-Muslims are allowed to visit — but not pray — on Temple Mount.

Trump outraged Muslims worldwide with his call to bar Islamic worshippers from entering the United States after recent terror attacks in Paris and California.

Netanyahu, blasted for agreeing to meet with Trump, issued a statement noting the Dec. 28 get-together was set before Trump’s comments on Muslims.

This will 100% get people killed.

There is already violence, attacks and conflict over the area ongoing in Israel and the Occupied Territories. And the 15 years ago when another politician visited we got the second intifada with 1000+ Israelis killed and 3000+ Palestinians

 

[CarpeDeezNutz]

How the hell did Donald Trump take over our beloved forum it's like one thread after the other.

 

[adj_noun]

How the hell did Donald Trump take over our beloved forum it's like one thread after the other.

Trump Wars

Star Trump

 

[DragonSworne]

People will get killed over this? They are serious? What the hell is wrong with this world.

 

[DECK'ARD]

How the hell did Donald Trump take over our beloved forum it's like one thread after the other.

I'm not one for theories about the Antichrist, but ...

 

[RustyNails]

On a list of worst things you can do to piss of middle east, "Send Donald Trump to Temple Mount" ranks #1.

 

[Dicer]

He will be murdered even trying to get close...

 

[Hexa]

This could get reaaaaaaaally interesting.

 

[kess]

Sounds like a nice place to build the new Trump Tower

 

[DECK'ARD]

Sounds like a nice place to build the new Trump Tower

I want to see the press-conference with CG renderings now.

 

[evil solrac v3.0]

I don't know what's worse, Trump or the fact that a politician visiting a place would incite people in the Middle East to kill.

 

[dabig2]

This is something both the US government and Israel government should team up and actively prevent using whatever means. What a shitstorm this would cause in the region following Trump's remarks.

 

[ElTorro]

Trump deserves the Nobel Peace Prize for having made the entire political and religious spectrum in Jerusalem agree on something.

 

[bionic77]

People will get killed over this? They are serious? What the hell is wrong with this world.

Yeah what is the big deal with him visiting it?

He is not saying that he is going to tear it down and turn it into a Starbucks (and make the Palestinians pay for it).

 

[Bronx-Man]

Trump deserves the Nobel Peace Prize for having made the entire political and religious spectrum in Jerusalem agree on something.

It all feels like a comic where the heroes and the villains have to team up to stop an even bigger villain.

 

[Bam Bam Baklava]

At this point I wouldn't be surprised if he's trying to egg ISIL on to do something and then get people scared enough to vote for him.

 

[ElTorro]

"I will go to a wall in Jerusalem and make the Jews pray at it."

 

[Tatsumaki Senpuukyaku!]

Yeah what is the big deal with him visiting it?

He is not saying that he is going to tear it down and turn it into a Starbucks (and make the Palestinians pay for it).

You aren't allowed there if you aren't Muslim

 

[cameron]

Trump gains nothing by visiting Temple Mount. And access to the site is controlled/restricted, so he wouldn't be allowed anyway.

 

[Dishwalla]

It all feels like a comic where the heroes and the villains have to team up to stop an even bigger villain.

Yeah I was going to say movie, but this works too.

 

[Oblivion]

Wait, Bibi actually criticized Trump?

Wonder if that that'll make him lose a few points with Republicans in the U.S.

 

[DragonSworne]

You aren't allowed there if you aren't Muslim

How do they prove you aren't Muslim?

 

[bionic77]

"I will go to a wall in Jerusalem and make the Jews pray at it."

:lol

You aren't allowed there if you aren't Muslim

I see. I guess that makes sense.

 

[Silly Lyn]

How the hell did Donald Trump take over our beloved forum it's like one thread after the other.

Get used to it. The way things are going he's going to take over the entire world.

/s

 

[super-famicom]

How the hell did Donald Trump take over our beloved forum it's like one thread after the other.

I have had it with this motherfucking Trump on this motherfucking GAF.

 

[Monocle]

He should make sure to pack an American flag to stake on the holy ground.

 

[RustyNails]

Yeah what is the big deal with him visiting it?

He is not saying that he is going to tear it down and turn it into a Starbucks (and make the Palestinians pay for it).

Pope John Paul II visited it but it didn't cause any problems. Ariel Sharon visited it and it started the 2nd intifadah. It's symbolic. A total anti-Muslim bigot visiting the 3rd holiest site in Islam? Yeah no. It's not going to go over well.

 

[Tatsumaki Senpuukyaku!]

How do they prove you aren't Muslim?

I think we can prove that pretty easily in Trump's case.

 

[Trojita]

I generally dislike the nature of the contested areas over there but The Temple on the Mount is definitely not the holiest site in Islam. This journalist needs to look up there facts.

It is The Holiest Site for Judaism though.

I still can't believe the site is restricted so that non-Muslims have only 1 gate of 11 to use and they can't pray.

 

[Arkos]

How do they prove you aren't Muslim?

Mohammed, he's a really good friend of mine actually, love the guy, and you should see his kingdom in heaven, talk about luxurious! And huuge. I've actually asked him to consult on one of my many upcoming hotel properties.

 

[B-Dubs]

On a list of worst things you can do to piss of middle east, "Send Donald Trump to Temple Mount" ranks #1.

No, that's #2.

#1 is sending him to Mecca.

 

[Bronx-Man]

No, that's #2.

#1 is sending him to Mecca.

Would that be the greatest shitstorm of our era?

 

[Hexa]

You aren't allowed there if you aren't Muslim

I don't think this is true. There are a lot of restrictions, but other people are allowed to visit under some circumstances. What these circumstances entail has been flexible so it depends on Israel.

 

[Trojita]

You aren't allowed there if you aren't Muslim

That's not true.

Also screw taking claims on this place. Four different religions have used the site.

 

[Komo]

He will be murdered even trying to get close...

that sounds like a best case scenario

 

[B-Dubs]

Would that be the greatest shitstorm of our era?

Non-muslims aren't even allowed there in the first place, if Trump visited Mecca would set off the mother of all shitstorms.

 

[Guevara]

You aren't allowed there if you aren't Muslim

How do they prove you aren't Muslim?

Oh man my irony meter just broke.

 

[Tatsumaki Senpuukyaku!]

Would that be the greatest shitstorm of our era?

That would be him revealing that giant clock tower hotel in Mecca is actually owned by Trump using a dummy corproation.

 

[zer0blivion]

He should visit Gaza.

 

[Tatsumaki Senpuukyaku!]

I don't think this is true. There are a lot of restrictions, but other people are allowed to visit under some circumstances. What these circumstances entail has been flexible so it depends on Israel.

I might be thinking of entering the actual Dome of the Rock.

 

[Hexa]

I might be thinking of entering the actual Dome of the Rock.

IIRC non-muslims aren't allowed in the Mosque portions that were built later at all.

 

[Trojita]

I might be thinking of entering the actual Dome of the Rock.

Are you sure you aren't taking about Mecca?

 

[nillah]

Trumps mere presence will make a mother fucker shake

 

[TheRealTalker]

Would that be the greatest shitstorm of our era?

that would cause WIII and maybe even a interstellar war with mobile suits

IIRC non-muslims aren't allowed in the Mosque portions that were built later at all.

Are you sure you aren't taking about Mecca?

multiple Popes and world leaders entered the Dome of the Rock before... heck some tourists and journalist if you know how to swindle for a VIP pass

 

[B-Dubs]

Are you sure you aren't taking about Mecca?

He probably is. It's Mecca that non-muslims aren't allowed to visit and that's controlled by Saudi Arabia if I remember right.

 

[Fusebox]

I'm torn.

On one hand it's just a stupid bit of land that deserves no reverence and I'm happy to see anyone who thinks otherwise get riled up.

On the other hand it'd probably just end in violence and that's no good for anybody.

 

[Tatsumaki Senpuukyaku!]

Are you sure you aren't taking about Mecca?

No I'm thinking of the Dome of the Rock. From wiki:

In 2006, the Temple Mount was reopened to non-Muslim visitors during the hours of 7:30–11:30 am and 1:30–2:30 pm during summer and 7:30–10:30 am and 1:30–2:30 pm during winter. Non-Muslims are prohibited from entering after 2:30 pm and may not enter on Fridays, Saturdays, or Muslim holidays. Entry is through a wooden walkway next to the entrance to the Western Wall. Non-Muslims are prohibited from entering the mosques, entering the Dome of the Rock, and accessing the Temple Mount through the Cotton Market. Visitors are subject to strict security screening.

The whole mount was also banned pre 1967

 

[lupinko]

Sounds like a nice place to build the new Trump Tower

It'll be luxurious, we will have fancy carpet and drapes. Three Olympic sized swimming pools, nine world class buffets of esquisite taste, the works. You won't be disappointed.

 

[TheRealTalker]

IIRC non-muslims aren't allowed in the Mosque portions that were built later at all.

No I'm thinking of the Dome of the Rock. From wiki:



The whole mount was also banned pre 1967

then how did Pope Francis get in?....unless

Gasp

 

[Quixzlizx]

Pope John Paul II visited it but it didn't cause any problems. Ariel Sharon visited it and it started the 2nd intifadah. It's symbolic. A total anti-Muslim bigot visiting the 3rd holiest site in Islam? Yeah no. It's not going to go over well.

It's also the 1st holiest site for Jews. Not that that has anything to do with Trump.