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Source: http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/824624.html
Jerusalem Mayor Postpones Construction Near Temple Mount
[Ha'aretz] Jonathan Lis - Jerusalem Mayor Uri Lupolianski announced Sunday that he has decided to postpone construction of the walkway at the Mugrabi Gate to the Temple Mount until zoning authorities complete plans for the area. Lupolianski said, "the plan to construct the walkway engendered a wave of rumor and speculation about Israeli intentions regarding the [Al-Aqsa] mosque. We therefore decided to be totally transparent with all residents about the walkway construction plan, so they will know clearly where it is to be built and to allow members of the public to express their positions to the zoning board....The move is slated to help people understand that the walkway is in no way injurious and does not enter the Temple Mount." The salvage excavation being conducted by the Antiquities Authority is expected to continue at this stage.