The Jerusalem Magistrate’s Court on Monday ordered Israel Islamic Association northern branch official Ali Abu Sheikha to distance himself from Har HaBayis for the period of one week and he is under house arrest for five days.

Sheikha was arrested by Israel Police during the rioting on Har HaBayis on Sunday. He was doing more than his share to incite participants against law-enforcement officials, who were under attack with rocks and firebombs.

Also barred from the capital was PA Jerusalem Minister Hatem Abdel Kader, who may not enter the Old City for three weeks due to his recent unacceptable activities and statements.

(Yechiel Spira – YWN Israel)