In Defense of the Status Quo on the Temple Mount

With such a simple yet heavy term being invoked over and over again to try and maintain peace in Jerusalem, what exactly is the legal status quo on the Temple Mount?
After Three Days of Clashes on Temple Mount, US Calls on Israel To Ban Jews

For the third straight day, Israeli Police and Arabs have clashed on the Temple Mount, drawing sharp criticism from the UN and the Muslim world.
Israeli-Jordanian Water Exchange Plan Draws Harsh Criticism From Environmentalists

A new Israeli plan to supply Jordan with 50 cubic meters of water from the Sea of Galilee via new water-pipe is drawing harsh criticism from environmentalists.
Priestly Blessings at the Gravesite of Aaron the Priest

The burial place for Aaron, the brother of Moses and the first High Priest is, ironically, one of the few Biblically holy sites located outside of Israel.
CNN: Dome of the Rock Top Site on “Verge of Extinction”

CNN released a list of what it called “25 magnificent structures on the verge of extinction” last week, and the Old City of Jerusalem took top spot.
Israel to Build Security Barrier Along Jordanian Border

The Israeli government approved a proposal Sunday to build a security fence along the border with Jordan.
Report: After 15 Years, Israel & Jordan in Talks to Reopen Temple Mount to Non-Muslims

Israel and Jordan are reported to be in talks to reopen mosques on the Temple Mount to non-Muslim visitors after more than 15 years.
Jordan May Revoke Citizenship of Several PA Officials: Report

Jordan may be threatening to revoke the citizenship of several prominent Palestinian Authority members, most notably Chairman Mahmoud Abbas himself, the Jerusalem Post reported Saturday.
“Outrage” Over Pending UN Decision on the Temple Mount

A potentially explosive decision, proposed by Jordan, in the UN is likely to pass this week.
Jerusalem Dateline: ISIS Uniting Muslim World in Jihad (VIDEO)

ISIS has made it no secret that it wishes to conquer the world and unite all Muslim’s behind its jihadist agenda.