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Witness History: When Ariel Sharon visited the Al-Aqsa compound

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Sharon at the al-Aqsa compound

17/05/2021 GMT

When Ariel Sharon visited the Al-Aqsa compound

BBC World Service - Witness History, When Ariel Sharon visited the Al-Aqsa compound

The Israeli politician visited the compound containing one of Islam's holiest sites

The Israeli politician visited the compound containing one of Islam's holiest sites in 2000. His trip was followed by an upsurge in violence between Israelis and Palestinians.

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.)

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