Tempers flare between Israel and Palestinian Authority in the Holy Land

Published July 23, 2017 1:41pm ET



In the Holy Land, a single security incident, shooting, stabbing, or change from the status quo around the Haram al-Sharif/Temple Mount compound has the potential to start a wildfire between Israelis and Arabs that could take days or weeks to extinguish. Israel’s decision to install metal detectors at the sensitive site in Jerusalem is precisely the kind of kindling that could cause relations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority to go from bonfire to a raging inferno.

Already a print subscriber? Click here to login/register your account

Trusted reporting.Unlimited access.

Subscribe for full access to Washington Examiner coverage, expert political analysis, and subscriber-only journalism.

Get Unlimited Access

Already a member? Log in

Cancel anytime.