Israeli police have arrested Raed Salah, the leader of the militant wing of the Islamic Movemnet in connection with incitement of recent violence in Jerusalem's Old City. <br/><br/>There have been repeated clashes between police and Palestinian protesters at the compound that is home to both the Al-Aqsa mosque and Judaism's holiest site, the Western Wall. Salah told Ha'aretz newspaper on Monday that only Muslims have rights to the Al-Aqsa Mosque. <br/><br/>He said the clashes would continue as long as, in his words, Israel occupies the city and the mosque. Israeli authorities continue to restrict Muslims' access to the Al-Aqsa mosque, citing security concerns. Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat on Tuesday accused Israel of, in his words lighting matches in the hope of sparking a fire.<br/><br/>
News On AIR | October 7, 2009 12:51 PM
Raed Salah arrested owing to incitement of violence in Jerusalem's Old City