I imagine that if moslems started holding prayer sessions at the Western Wall, there would be still further regulations implemented there.
I beleive the full status quo would be to allow moslem custodians full discretion on which jews, christians, hindus and atheists they allow onto the site.
I truly repect your contrary opinion though as you live there and are ready to accept the concequences of change at the site. In contrast, change at the site will not have an immediate impact on me.
At the same time, one can enjoy full freedom of religion and dress in Israel with out the need to express those freedoms at certain sites or in certain areas. Israel recognizes this by allowing Orthodox certain a degree of leeway in certain neighborhoods regarding who is, or is not allowed to easily enter wearing what type of clothing or displaying what kind of affection. If they continue to make concessions in those areas, I think they should make concessions at the Moutn where the stakes are higher.
At the same time, one can enjoy full freedom of religion and dress in Israel with out the need to express those freedoms at certain sites or in certain areas. Israel recognizes this by allowing Orthodox certain a degree of leeway in certain neighborhoods regarding who is, or is not allowed to easily enter wearing what type of clothing or displaying what kind of affection. If they continue to make concessions in those areas, I think they should make concessions at the Moutn where the stakes are higher.
I don't see this as a concession. Did you ever visit St. Peter's Basilica? Did you see the Vatican guards take out women and cover them up because they aren't decent enough? How is the wailing wall being a place of worship any different? Do you think you can wear a mini skirt entering Al Aqsa ?
No.
I was just talking about the Israelis who actually are squatting illegally such as the guy who got stabbed on Ammunition Hill.
That guy asked for it, as does anyone else occupying an illegal settlement.
Just so we're clear on the analogy:
Israeli citizen living legally in Israel =/= illegal squatter who deserves to be stabbed
Israeli citizen living illegally on illegal settlement = illegal squatter who needs a good stabbing