As the anniversary of what Israelis refer to as the "Destruction of the Temple" approaches, extremist Jewish groups are organizing a large-scale assault on the Al-Aqsa Mosque scheduled for Sunday.

Why it matters:

Al-Aqsa Mosque has always been considered one of the holiest places on earth throughout history. This mosque holds a special place among Muslims and is considered their first Qibla and their third holiest place. So, following the Zionist plan to attack Al-Aqsa Mosque, many warnings have been raised by religious and political figures about this regime's project to impose a new reality on this holy place and destroy its Islamic identity.

The big picture:

The upcoming anniversary has historically been a flashpoint for conflict between Israelis and Palestinians. The involvement of prominent far-right figures and security forces in the planned assault raises concerns about the potential for increased violence.

What he is saying:

According to local sources, the assault is expected to be carried out with the participation of notable far-right Zionist figures and will be supported by the occupying regime's security forces.

Key points:

  • Extremist Jewish groups are planning a mass assault on Al-Aqsa Mosque.
  • The assault coincides with the anniversary of what the Zionists call the "Destruction of the Temple."
  • Palestinian groups are urging the public to gather at Al-Aqsa to perform religious observances and resist the assault.

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Zohre Khazaee - Mojtaba Darabi