The emblem of the Status Quo is the so-called Immovable Ladder, which has stood above the facade of the church since the middle of the 18th century. Like the Holy Sepulchre, the Temple Mount — known to Muslims as the Noble Sanctuary — is governed under a complicated Status Quo. Of course, there are many holy sites in the world whose violation causes devotees to rise up in anger. Just last month, Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu reneged on an agreement to change its Status Quo by providing a space for mixed-gender prayer. So now, with an assist from King Abdullah II of Jordan, Netanyahu has ordered the metal detectors removed.

Source: Ethiopian News July 25, 2017 15:00 UTC