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Yehuda Glick

Yehuda Glick has been described as a dangerous extremist, and a campaigner for religious freedom. Why does he persist with his divisive campaign on Jerusalem's holiest ground?

Jerusalem boasts one of the most bitterly contested pieces of real estate in the World - known as the Temple Mount to Jews and the Noble Sanctuary to Muslims. Jews aren't allowed to pray there, many Jewish religious leaders say Jews should not set foot there; but that consensus is breaking down. Hardtalk speaks to Yehuda Glick an activist who's been variously described as a dangerous extremist, and a campaigner for religious freedom. Three months ago he survived an assassination attempt. Why does he persist with his divisive campaign on Jerusalem's holiest ground?

30 minutes

Last on

Mon 12 Jan 2015 04:30GMT

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Role Contributor
Interviewed Guest Yehuda Glick
Presenter Stephen Sackur

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