Why is Israeli-funded archaeology under Al-Aqsa controversial?

Israel's cabinet has met underneath the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound. Palestinians say it's another provocation. Israeli-funded digging below the area in occupied East Jerusalem has been condemned by international archaeologists. So, why is this work so controversial? 

Join host Nastasya Tay.

Guests: 

Alon Arad - Executive Director of Emek Shaveh.

Mazin Qumsiyeh - Director of Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability. 

Rami Khouri - Director of Global Engagement at the American University of Beirut.