Israeli police closed the offices of Al-Quds University and its rector, Sari Nusseibeh, in eastern Jerusalem on Tuesday. Public Security Minister Uzi Landau said the offices were being used as a front for conducting Palestinian Authority activity in the capital, a violation of previously signed accords, Israel Radio reported.
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