Israel's cabinet has met underneath the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound. Palestinians say it's another provocation. Israeli-funded digging below the area in occupied East Jerusalem has been condemned by international archaeologists. So, why is this work so controversial?
Join host Nastasya Tay.
Guests:
Alon Arad - Executive Director of Emek Shaveh.
Mazin Qumsiyeh - Director of Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability.
Rami Khouri - Director of Global Engagement at the American University of Beirut.
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