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Yehuda Glick

Yehuda Glick

Why does he persist with his divisive campaign on Jerusalem's holiest ground?

The Interview · BBC World Service

January 9, 201523m 25s

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Show Notes

Jerusalem boasts one of the most bitterly contested pieces of real estate in the World - known as the Temple Mount to Jews and the Noble Sanctuary to Muslims. Jews are not allowed to pray there, many Jewish religious leaders say Jews should not set foot there, but that consensus is breaking down. Hardtalk speaks to Yehuda Glick an activist who has been variously described as a dangerous extremist, and a campaigner for religious freedom. Three months ago he survived an assassination attempt. Why does he persist with his divisive campaign on Jerusalem's holiest ground?

(Photo: Yehuda Glick. Credit: AP)