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Hamas condemns Israeli actions at Al-Aqsa Mosque on 57th anniversary of fire
On the 57th anniversary of the 1969 Al-Aqsa Mosque fire, Hamas issued a statement asserting that Israeli measures will not alter the site's Islamic identity. The group condemned recent escalations, specifically citing National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's authorization to allow Jewish prayer books into the mosque courtyards and the performance of organized public prayers.
Hamas characterized these actions as attempts to impose temporal and spatial divisions on the mosque. The movement called on the Palestinian people in Jerusalem, the West Bank, and within Israel to strengthen their presence at the site. Furthermore, it urged Arab and Islamic nations, including their leaders and organizations, to take historical responsibility to protect the mosque and stop what it described as ongoing aggression.
The 1969 incident, involving an arson attack by Australian Denis Michael Rohan, remains a significant historical marker that previously led to the convening of the first Islamic summit and the eventual formation of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.
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Al-Aqsa Mosque · Denis Michael Rohan · Hamas · Itamar Ben-Gvir · Jerusalem
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Hamas described National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's decision to allow Jewish prayer books into the mosque courtyards as an escalatory step targeting its sanctity. www.ajnet.me · paltimeps.ps
- [● 3 SOURCES] Hamas stated that Israeli measures in Al-Aqsa Mosque will not succeed in changing its Islamic identity or erasing its landmarks. www.ajnet.me · paltimeps.ps
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Al-Aqsa Mosque was set on fire on August 21, 1969, by Australian Denis Michael Rohan. www.ajnet.me · paltimeps.ps
- [● 3 SOURCES] Hamas called on Arab and Islamic leaders, peoples, and organizations to fulfill their historical responsibilities toward Jerusalem and Al-Aqsa. www.ajnet.me · paltimeps.ps
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Israeli police stated that site management is conducted according to political-level directives and field assessments. paltimeps.ps