Former Israeli Knesset Speaker Abraham Burg revealed the existence of at least five extremist Israeli attempts carried out by radical Jewish groups to bomb Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Dome of the Rock since 1967.
This disclosure was made during an interview with prominent American journalist Tucker Carlson, where he stated, "At least five attempts to bomb Al-Aqsa Mosque, and I am not at all sure there aren't more. These groups have sought to remove Al-Aqsa Mosque from the Temple Mount since 1967."
Details of the Attempts
Burg added, "This means that when we discuss this issue, it is not so much about the numbers of those who support the removal of the mosque and the rebuilding of temples, but rather about the dedication, readiness, and fanaticism of those willing to act."
Carlson responded in shock, saying, "Let me tell you, I am confused; I had no idea there were five attempts to get rid of the Dome of the Rock and Al-Aqsa Mosque." He then asked, "So, these were conspiracies to bomb them, is that what happened?" Burg replied, "Yes."
Context and Background
This interview gained widespread attention across social media platforms, raising questions about what is happening at Al-Aqsa Mosque and linking it to its closure for the past 25 days under the pretext of declaring a state of emergency, coinciding with the joint American-Israeli attack on Iran on February 28.
Burg's comments come amid a rising radical Israeli campaign to close the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque and prevent prayer there, alongside intensified calls to implement Talmudic plans aimed at changing the existing reality in the sanctuary.
Impact and Consequences
In a related context, Israeli politicians and activists have escalated incitement rhetoric related to Al-Aqsa Mosque through social media platforms.
Right-wing politician and former Knesset member Moshe Feiglin wrote on his Instagram account: "Something very good is happening to us; we continue to close the Temple Mount (Al-Aqsa Mosque), and there has been no explosion or uprising, which means we are a regional power."
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir incited by posting a video documenting the suppression of Palestinians during their prayers in the streets and roads near Al-Aqsa Mosque after they were prevented from accessing it. He stated, "Among the things that contributed to the calm during Ramadan was the appointment of Avichai Mandelblit as the commander of the Jerusalem area... firm, professional, strong, smart, and when the rioters test him, you will see what will happen."
Days ago, after a fragment of an Iranian missile fell within the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem and just hundreds of meters from Al-Aqsa Mosque, right-wing Israeli journalist Yinon Magal called for directly targeting the mosque.
He wrote in a post on the platform X: "800 meters northeast, please," accompanied by a picture of the vicinity of Al-Aqsa Mosque, implying a wish for the fragment to fall inside it, and as a call to target it next time.
Regional Significance
This incitement is not an isolated precedent, as extremist rabbi Baruch Marzel had previously posted an AI-generated image showing a military base beneath Al-Aqsa Mosque, accompanied by a sarcastic comment claiming the existence of a "secret air force base in Jerusalem."
Many activists believe that Burg's remarks are not new, confirming that the occupation has been storming Al-Aqsa Mosque and imposing strict restrictions for years as part of its plans, especially under a more extremist Israeli government.
They added that the repetition of these statements by prominent Israeli figures reinforces the conviction that what is happening is not merely individual positions but reflects a growing trend within decision-making circles, gradually seeking to change the existing reality at Al-Aqsa Mosque and impose new equations on the ground.
Others pointed out that what is happening is not strange, as the occupation has effectively begun preventing prayer at Al-Aqsa for the past 25 days under the pretext of a state of emergency, while fears are increasing over the absence of any oversight on what is being carried out inside the mosque.
Activists highlighted that the most dangerous aspect is the coincidence of the field closure with rising settlement incitement and calls for slaughtering what is termed the "sacrifice" inside Al-Aqsa, a step that represents a dangerous escalation that affects the sanctity of the place and threatens to explode the situation.
They added that this parallel between closure and digital incitement reflects a gradual path to impose a new reality at Al-Aqsa Mosque, amid warnings of serious repercussions on the historical and legal status of the sanctuary.
Israeli measures against Al-Aqsa Mosque have continued since the outbreak of the American-Israeli war on Iran on February 28, as authorities announced its complete closure under the pretext of preventing gatherings under the guise of security measures, despite repeated condemnations from Arab and Islamic countries.
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