Palestinians ups pressure on Israel re Temple Mount

After Israel removed the metal detectors and security cameras from Temple Mount, Palestinian Authority Chairman, Mahmoud Abbas announced Tuesday that the freeze on ties with Israel will continue until all the security devices Israel installed after the murder of two police officers are dismantled. Until the former situation is restored, he said, Muslims will continue to stay out of Al Aqsa and hold prayers in the street. Waqf leaders have taken the same tough position.