Political Prophecies: Sealing the Fate of al-Aqsa | Ramzy Baroud

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Ramzy Baroud -- World News Trust

Nov. 5, 2014

Israel's decision to shut down al-Aqsa Mosque on Oct. 30 is not just a gross violation of the religious rights of Palestinian Muslims.

In fact, the rights of Palestinian Muslims and Christians have been routinely violated under the Israeli occupation for decades, especially in Jerusalem, and more recently in Gaza. During the 51-day war on the Gaza Strip, a reported 73 mosques were destroyed, while 205 were partially destroyed, according to a Palestinian government report.

The Noble Sanctuary located in Jerusalem’s Old City, is known as Haram al-Sharif in Arabic and is home to the al-Aqsa Mosque and the Dome of the Rock. It serves as much more than a religious role in Palestinian society because it is a unifying national force and symbol as well. Thus, unsurprisingly, it has been a target of numerous Israeli raids, including attempts to burn it down, or conduct excavations under it to seek the fulfilment of biblical prophecy.

In response, “Defending al-Aqsa” has been an unswerving rallying cry for Palestinians throughout the years. Several Palestinian uprisings were unleashed as a reaction to Israeli political or military plans to alter the status quo over the mosque. The Al-Aqsa Intifada in 2000 was one such uprising. It lasted for nearly five years, during which thousands of Palestinians and hundreds of Israelis were killed in clashes that were provoked by late Israeli leader, Ariel Sharon.

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[oberliner]

1. Vigorous attempt to de-Judiaze the Temple Mount

Baroud and his ilk are working overtime (like the Jordanians did back in the day) to eradicate all ties between Jews and the holiest site in Judaism. Disgusting.

[R. Daneel Olivaw]

2. There's no temple there, ober.

It's Al Asqa mount.

[oberliner]

4. In Mecca there is a cave

Thousands of Muslims visit it daily because it is a site that is holy to their faith. There is no mosque there, but the location is considered significant because of what is purported to have happened there.

[R. Daneel Olivaw]

7. It's time for Israel to build another temple.

Just build it someplace else.

[Jefferson23]

3. Israel wants it all, everything that is valuable. Bantustanville for the Palestinians if they

have their way.

[oberliner]

5. What happened to Jerusalem during the Jordanian occupation was disgusting

Jews evicted. Synagogues desecrated. I'm sure you know all about what occurred then.

Most Israelis just don't want to see a repeat of that and would like to know that their holy places will be respected (which they weren't during the Jordanian occupation).

[Jefferson23]

6. What is it about the occupation do you not understand? n/t