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Source: https://jcpa.org/article/turkeys-intrusion-into-jerusalem/
Turkey's Intrusion into Jerusalem
(Institute for Contemporary Affairs-Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs) Nadav Shragai - Tens of millions of dollars are disbursed by Turkey each year for various projects and to gain influence on the Temple Mount, in the Old City, and eastern Jerusalem. The Turks' allies in the city are affiliated with the Israeli Northern Branch of the Islamic Movement and with the Muslim Brotherhood. Two recent flashpoints are in the vicinity of the Western Wall and al-Zahra Street in eastern Jerusalem, where the Turkish Cultural Center is located. Erdogan is trying to boost "al-Aqsa tourism" by Turkish citizens and Muslims from around the world. The Turkey's Our Heritage (Mirasimiz) and TIKA nonprofit associations are at the forefront of Turkish assistance to various Islamic projects in Jerusalem. Turkey also funds Hamas activities and harbors Hamas terrorists. The writer, a fellow of the Jerusalem Center, has documented Jerusalem for Ha'aretz and Israel Hayom for over thirty years.