A Saudi blogger was attacked by Palestinians while visiting the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, Monday.
Mohammed Saud, who is one of six reporters from the Arab world currently in Israel on an unprecedented visit following an invitation by the Foreign Ministry, was cursed and spat on during his visit to Jerusalem's Old City. At one point, Palestinians threw plastic chairs and lightbulbs at Saud.
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In a video posted to social media, Saud is seen touring the Old City as Palestinians call him a "Zionist," "dog," "garbage," and an "animal." They call for him to "get out of Al-Aqsa" and "go home to the Knesset."
Saud is known for tweeting in Hebrew and his pro-Israel stance.
In a statement, the Foreign Ministry said it condemns "the barbaric and immoral behavior of a few Palestinians near Al-Aqsa Mosque toward the Saudi media activist who came to Jerusalem with the aim of serving as a bridge to peace and understanding between the nations. They are using the holy places as a political tool in an ugly manner. We embrace the young Saudi, and he will continue to be Israel's guest of honor."
Among those who responded to Saud's treatment was former Miss Iraq Sarah Idan, who tweeted, "Saudi visited Al Aqsa to pray. How did Palestinians react? By spitting on him, t[r]ying to assault him, call him an animal told him to go pray w/Jews & Trump."
