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The A-Rabs have been excavating under the Dome of the Rok for several years. Jews have complained that their archeological history is being systematically removed and destroyed. Recently, structural cracks have begun to appear. There are grave concerns that the entire structure is near collapse.

That said, should it collapse, there would be an "opening" to build a new structure...perhaps a New Temple???

Maybe. It's hard to say. IIRC, Jerusalem being the site of Mohammed's ascension is not based in any Islamic scripture except vaguely and was interpreted that way a few hundred years later. The tie to the Temple Mount location is even more tenuous. It was my understanding that the DotR falling into disrepair was because of simple neglect -- Muslims don't actually do much worshipping there, it seems to be more of a show of dominance -- but digging would explain a lot.

I do remember on a previous thread that the Holy of Holies explanation was pretty emphatic by those who knew.

Needless to say, this wouldn't be much of a reason for dismantling the DotR or even for building a new temple.

The Jews have been excavating under there. There is a tunnel that starts at the Western Wall and winds through under the rock to the Moslem area. My parents went through the tunnel a few years ago.