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This became clear after these groups stormed the mosque and distributed leaflets and called every day to have a particular place for them at the mosque to practice their religion freely, as if the mosque does not belong to anyone,\" he says.\u003cbr/\u003e\" For the millionth time we say the Al-Aqsa Mosque is an Islamic mosque and there is no right for non-Muslims to practice religion or to have a place in this mosque.\u003cbr/\u003e\"At the beginning of the Israeli occupation, it was clearly declared that this mosque belongs to Muslims to practice their religion, but unfortunately they changed their view and now they are trying to divide the mosque compound and impose a new reality on the ground.''\u003cbr/\u003ePalestinians claim east Jerusalem, including the Old City, as the capital of their future state. \u003cbr/\u003eThe status of this religious site remains perhaps the most sensitive and explosive issue in US-brokered peace talks.\u003cbr/\u003eThe compound has been the scene of fierce clashes. \u003cbr/\u003eIn February 2014, there were scuffles between Israeli security forces and Palestinians inside the compound.  \u003cbr/\u003eStones were thrown at the security officers, who fired stun grenades and tear gas. \u003cbr/\u003eOne man was wounded and treated on the ground. \u003cbr/\u003eHussein says \"the aggression that is taking place against the Al-Aqsa Mosque now is more dangerous than the visit of Sharon in the year 2000.\"\u003cbr/\u003e\"I think that if the Israelis implement the decision of a division of the mosque compound, there will be very dangerous consequences against the Israeli government first of all and then it will stretch to reach the entire world,\" he adds. \u003cbr/\u003eIn May 2014, Pope Francis called for \"respect and love\" between the Abrahamic religions during a visit to the Al-Aqsa compound.\u003cbr/\u003eSpeaking to Hussein and other Muslim authorities, Francis deviated from his prepared remarks to refer not just to his \"dear friends\" but \"dear brothers.\"\u003cbr/\u003eNow, with proposals for multi-faith prayers afoot, Hussein is encouraging Muslims around world to visit the shrine as a symbol of resistance against what he calls \"Israeli occupation.\"\u003cbr/\u003e\"We call upon Muslims from the entire world to visit the Al-Aqsa compound and Jerusalem, to pray at the mosque and to reject this occupation and to support the Jerusalem residents and the Palestinian people in their resistance. The Prophet (Mohammed) called on Muslims to visit the Al-Aqsa Mosque,\" he says. \u003cbr/\u003e( Editor's note: AP Television is contacting Israel's Chief Rabbi David Lau, requesting an interview regarding the plans to open up the Al-Aqsa compound for multi-faith prayers).\u003cbr/\u003eAP Television\u003cbr/\u003eFILE: Al-Aqsa compound, Jerusalem - 2 August 2013 \u003cbr/\u003e1. Wide pan across Al-Aqsa compound\u003cbr/\u003e2. Wide of crowds of worshippers at compound\u003cbr/\u003e3. High shot of prayers taking place at compound \u003cbr/\u003eFILE: Al-Aqsa compound, Jerusalem - 27 January  2014 \u003cbr/\u003e4. Mid exterior shot of Dome of the Rock \u003cbr/\u003e5. Wide of open courtyard, mosque in background \u003cbr/\u003e6. Wide of mosque interior \u003cbr/\u003e7. Tilt down from window of mosque to hall\u003cbr/\u003eAP Television \u003cbr/\u003eAl-Ram, outskirts of Ramallah, West Bank - 12 June 2014\u003cbr/\u003e8. Wide of Mohammed Hussein, Grand Mufti of Jerusalem, walking into office and sitting down at desk \u003cbr/\u003e9. SOUNDBITE: (Arabic) Mohammed Hussein, Grand Mufti of Jerusalem:\u003cbr/\u003e\"Unfortunately some Israeli Knesset members and some Israeli ministers have said there should be a permit to authorise Israelis to pray in the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound. This became clear after these groups stormed the mosque and distributed leaflets and called every day to have a particular place for them at the mosque to practice their religion freely, as if the mosque does not belong to anyone. For the millionth time we say the Al-Aqsa Mosque is an Islamic mosque and there is no right for non-Muslims to practice religion or to have a place in this mosque. At the beginning of the Israeli occupation, it was clearly declared that this mosque belongs to Muslims to practice their religion, but unfortunately they changed their view and now they are trying to divide the mosque compound and impose a new reality on the ground.''\u003cbr/\u003eAP Television \u003cbr/\u003eFILE: Jerusalem - 7 February 2014 \u003cbr/\u003e10. Tracking shot of people running inside Al-Aqsa mosque compound, gunfire in background, Israeli security forces firing stun grenades \u003cbr/\u003e11. Mid of wounded man being treated on ground \u003cbr/\u003e12. Wide of square inside Al-Aqsa mosque compound, Israeli security forces firing tear gas\u003cbr/\u003e13. Tracking shot of group of men throwing stones \u003cbr/\u003e14. Zoom out of Israeli security forces walking across compound \u003cbr/\u003e15. Mid of Palestinian women shouting at Israeli security forces \u003cbr/\u003e16. Low shot of Israeli security forces\u003cbr/\u003eAP Television \u003cbr/\u003eAl-Ram, outskirts of Ramallah, West Bank - 12 June 2014\u003cbr/\u003e17. SOUNDBITE: (Arabic) Mohammed Hussein, Grand Mufti of Jerusalem: \u003cbr/\u003e\"The aggression that is taking place against the Al-Aqsa Mosque now is more dangerous than the visit of Sharon in the year 2000. I think that if the Israelis implement the decision of a division of the mosque compound, there will be very dangerous consequences against the Israeli government first of all and then it will stretch to reach the entire world.\"\u003cbr/\u003eAP Television \u003cbr/\u003eFILE: Jerusalem - 26 May 2014 \u003cbr/\u003e18. Tracking shot of Pope Francis walking outside of Dome of the Rock and shaking hands with Muslim leaders \u003cbr/\u003e19. Zoom out of Mohammed Hussein, Grand Mufti of Jerusalem, speaking, with Pope Francis looking on \u003cbr/\u003e20. Tracking shot of Pope Francis walking with Hussein \u003cbr/\u003eAP Television \u003cbr/\u003eAl-Ram, outskirts of Ramallah, West Bank - 12 June 2014\u003cbr/\u003e21. SOUNDBITE: (Arabic) Mohammed Hussein, Grand Mufti of Jerusalem:\u003cbr/\u003e\"We call upon Muslims from the entire world to visit the Al-Aqsa compound and Jerusalem, to pray at the mosque and to reject this occupation and to support the Jerusalem residents and the Palestinian people in their resistance. The Prophet (Mohammed) called on Muslims to visit the Al-Aqsa Mosque.\"  \u003cbr/\u003eAP Television \u003cbr/\u003eFILE: Jerusalem - 27 January 2014 \u003cbr/\u003e22. Various interior shots of Al-Aqsa mosque \u003cbr/\u003e23. 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