Former Knesset Speaker Reveals: Attempts to Blow Up Al-Aqsa Mosque Since 1967 Spark Widespread Controversy
March 25, 2026809 ViewsRead Time: 2 Minutes
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Former Israeli Knesset Speaker, Abraham Burg, revealed that there have been at least five attempts to blow up Al-Aqsa Mosque since 1967, indicating that the actual number may be higher.
Burg's Statements Came During an Interview with Tucker Carlson
Burg made these statements during an interview with American journalist Tucker Carlson, explaining that these attempts originated from the "Temple Mount" area, referring to the site that Israel calls by this name within the Al-Aqsa compound.
Unprecedented Closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque Continues Since Outbreak of War
These statements come amid a continuous closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque for the twenty-fifth consecutive day, described as historic, since the outbreak of war with Iran.
The Palestinian Authority Accuses Israel of Imposing a New Reality in Jerusalem
The Palestinian Authority accuses Israel of seeking to change the status quo in Jerusalem by imposing spatial and temporal division on the holy sites, especially within the Al-Aqsa compound.
Warnings of Israeli Excavations Threatening the Foundations of Al-Aqsa Mosque
The Jerusalem Governorate warned that Israeli authorities are conducting excavation operations beneath Al-Aqsa Mosque, confirming that leaked videos showed the use of hydraulic breaking techniques and excavations described as illegal.
Excavations Target Islamic Artifacts Dating Back to the Umayyad Era
Palestinian authorities confirmed that these operations target historical Islamic artifacts dating back to the Umayyad era, considering them evidence of Islamic presence at the site and holding invaluable historical significance.
Concerns About Threats to the Architectural Stability of Al-Aqsa Mosque
Warnings indicated that the continuation of excavations in secret or semi-secret may weaken the foundations of Al-Aqsa Mosque, threatening its architectural stability and exposing it to serious risks.
Extremist Groups Call for the Demolition of Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Construction of the Temple
Jewish extremist groups continue to promote narratives claiming that Al-Aqsa Mosque was built on the ruins of an ancient temple, openly calling for its demolition and the reconstruction of the alleged temple in its place, increasing tensions in the region.
