When Ariel Sharon visited the Al-Aqsa compound
The Israeli politician visited the compound containing one of Islam's holiest sites
Witness History · BBC World Service
May 17, 20218m 59s
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Show Notes
The controversial Israeli opposition leader visited the Al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jersualem's old city in 2000. His appearance was followed by an upsurge in violence between Palestinians and Israelis. Mike Lanchin spoke to an Israeli, and a Palestinian who were there that day.
This programme is a rebroadcast.
(Photo: Ariel Sharon at the compound. Credit: AFP/Getty Images.)