Hamas's plans for Temple Mount foiled By YAAKOV KATZ Hamas attempts to gain control of the Temple Mount and recruit new Israeli-Arab operatives in east Jerusalem have been foiled by the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency), a senior security official announced on Monday. According to the Shin Bet, Hamas, over the past few years, has invested millions of shekels in Jerusalem charities and religious institutions, as well as in construction on the Temple Mount, in an effort to bolster its presence and standing in the capital. The official said that Hamas recently paid to enlarge a library and several prayer halls in Solomon's Stables, as well as for the renovation of a public restroom facility on the disputed holy site. http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1183053083917&pagename=JPost/JPArticle/ShowFull
Oh, that Shin Bet, the Holy Land's CIA... I feel like I'm at Brandeis again. Ah, to think that was only 6 mos. ago. Don't let OldDan read this. Not sure he's a big fan of Jews...