Palestinian candidate detained in Jerusalem

cctv.com 01-11-2005 14:39

Mustafa Barghouti, has been detained, once again, outside Jerusalem's Old City. Witnesses say the presidential candidate was arrested on his way to Friday prayers at the Al-Aqsa mosque in east Jerusalem.

Israeli police said Barghouti tried to enter, without permit, the revered shrine for Muslims and Jews. They also accused Barghouti of attempting to use the Temple Mount for campaign purposes. Police say he was released and escorted to a checkpoint later on Friday.

This was the second time Barghouti has been detained by police in Jerusalem in recent weeks.

Editor:Hu Hang  Source:Xinhua News Agency