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Saba Yemen
3 days ago
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Zionist Enemy's Storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque: Ongoing judaization attempts aiming to impose new reality
Occupied Quds – Saba: The storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by extremist Zionists carries messages, the most significant of which confirms the Zionist enemy's insistence on violating the existing status quo in the city and proceeding with its plans to Judaize Al-Quds and impose a new reality on the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque. Zionist Schemes and Rabbinic Efforts to Impose a New Reality on Al-Aqsa Amid clear exploitation of the current Arab and Islamic weakness and submission, the occupying entity is pushing forward with organizing a massive incursion by thousands, led by officials of the entity's government—a major desecration of the sanctities of the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque, the third holiest site in Islam. The dangers facing Al-Aqsa Mosque and the city of Al-Quds are escalating under Zionist schemes and rabbinic efforts to Judaize Al-Aqsa and divide it temporally and spatially, attempting to establish a permanent and direct Jewish presence within it. Al-Aqsa Mosque is subjected to systematic and escalating Zionist violations and incursions, to the point where the storming by Zionist settlers and their performance of rituals in its courtyards or the alleys of the Old City in occupied Quds under the "protection" of enemy forces have become almost a daily occurrence, posing a threat to the identity of Al-Aqsa. Under the protection of enemy forces, Zionist settlers deliberately and provocatively storm Al-Aqsa Mosque during their religious holidays, in a blatant act of desecration against the sanctity of the mosque, violating its holiness in the eyes of Muslims worldwide. Mass Settler Incursions and Flag March On Monday, thousands of Zionist settlers, including ministers in the enemy's government and Knesset members, roamed the streets of occupied Quds and the alleys of its Old City on the 58th anniversary of its occupation according to the Hebrew calendar, in what is called the "Flag March." This march was accompanied by widespread incursions into the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque, assaults on Palestinian citizens, their shops, and journalists, as well as the storming of the UNRWA headquarters in Sheikh Jarrah, where slogans demanding "control and occupation" were raised, according to the official Palestinian news agency. This large-scale incursion comes as part of Zionist celebrations marking the anniversary of the occupation of the eastern part of AlQuds (according to the Hebrew calendar). The Islamic Waqf Department reported that 2,092 settlers participated in the incursions during both the morning and afternoon periods. According to the Palestinian Ma'an Agency, settlers carried out their incursions into Al-Aqsa in consecutive groups via the Mughrabi Gate, whose keys have been controlled by the enemy authorities since the occupation of Al-Quds. The number of intruders came in waves, as the Israeli enemy police had announced that they would allow six groups to be present in Al-Aqsa simultaneously to maximize the number of entrants on this day. During the incursions, Al-Aqsa turned into a stage for raising the flags of the Israeli enemy, with groups of settlers hoisting flags inside the mosque—some placing them on their shoulders, others waving them high in provocative actions aimed at inciting Muslim sentiments worldwide. Settlers Perform Rituals Under Enemy Protection The Zionist settlers performed collective prayers, danced, sang, and recited prayers throughout Al-Aqsa Mosque. They formed various prayer circles and managed to bring in prayer tools to perform their rituals in its courtyards under the protection of enemy police. Extremist Zionist Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir led the incursions, accompanied by several members of the Zionist Knesset. Muslims Barred from Entering Al-Aqsa The enemy authorities prevented Muslims from entering Al-Aqsa from the early morning hours, deploying large numbers of forces at the mosque's gates and setting up iron barriers. They instructed Muslim worshippers to return after 3:30 PM—after the incursions had ended. Continuous Violations Since 1967 Since its usurpation of Al-Quds on June 5, 1967, the Israeli enemy has not ceased its relentless attempts to Judaize the city and its Islamic and Christian holy sites, altering their landmarks through settlement construction and expansion, seizing or demolishing Palestinian houses under flimsy pretexts, daily incursions into the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque, and attacks on worshippers—a clear violation of the "Status Quo" agreement in the city, which stipulates that the situation in Jerusalem must remain as it was before the occupation. What is the "Status Quo" Agreement? In 1852, the Ottoman Empire issued a series of decrees to manage Christian holy sites in Al-Quds, regulating access after repeated disputes. This arrangement was later enshrined in international law under the Treaty of Berlin in 1878, officially known as the Status Quo agreement. Under the Treaty of Berlin, the law expanded to include Islamic and Jewish religious sites in Al-Quds, making the Status Quo agreement in Al-Quds an internationally binding law. Subsequently, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan assumed guardianship over the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque and Islamic and Christian holy sites in AlQuds as part of the Status Quo agreement. After occupying the eastern part of Al-Quds in June 1967, the Israeli enemy entity formally recognized the Status Quo agreement to avoid international escalation and condemnation. However, the actions of successive enemy governments since then have repeatedly violated this agreement. Al-Quds's Legal Status Under International Law The legal status of Al-Quds is based on international law and resolutions of international legitimacy, most notably: - UN General Assembly Resolution 181 - UN Security Council Resolution 242 and subsequent resolutions, including 252, 267, 2334, and others, which called for the Israeli enemy's withdrawal from territories occupied in 1967, including Al-Quds, and the invalidity of Zionist unilateral measures in the occupied territories, including the Holy City—such as settlement construction and altering the city's status and character. In September 2024, the UN General Assembly adopted by majority a resolution demanding that the Israeli entity, the occupying power, "end its illegal presence in the occupied Palestinian territory," including East Jerusalem, within 12 months, based on an advisory opinion requested by the General Assembly from the International Court of Justice regarding the legal consequences of the Israeli enemy's policies and practices in Palestine. Experts Confirm: Israel Seeks to Impose a New Reality Experts and specialists on Al-Quds affairs confirm that the Israeli enemy is attempting to impose a new reality on the ground, asserting that Al-Quds will never be divisible in any form. They also emphasized that the steadfastness of Palestinian citizens and their attachment to their city have thwarted the enemy's plans to Judaize it. While the enemy may Judaize the geographical reality through settlements, walls, and military barriers, it cannot overcome the city's demographic reality. 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Yahoo
6 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
UAE summons Israeli ambassador over Jerusalem rally 'violations'
DUBAI (Reuters) -The United Arab Emirates summoned Israel's ambassador to the country to express its condemnation of "provocative practices by Israeli extremists" during a rally in Jerusalem earlier this week, state news agency WAM reported on Wednesday. On Monday, a large rally in Jerusalem marking Israel's capture of the city's east in the 1967 war descended into chaos as far-right Israeli Jews confronted and assaulted Palestinians, fellow Israelis and journalists, witnesses said. The annual "Flag March" drew tens of thousands of people, who chanted, danced and waved Israeli flags after far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir visited the Al-Aqsa mosque compound, a flashpoint of Israeli-Palestinian tensions. WAM said the UAE condemned "the deplorable and offensive violations against the Palestinian people that took place in the courtyard of Al-Aqsa Mosque". It said the Gulf state had urged the Israeli government "to assume full responsibility, condemn these hostile acts, hold perpetrators accountable without exception to ministers and officials". The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The UAE is one of the few Arab countries that have normalised relations with Israel, under the Abraham Accords.
Straits Times
6 days ago
- Politics
- Straits Times
UAE summons Israeli ambassador over Jerusalem rally ‘violations'
DUBAI - The United Arab Emirates summoned Israel's ambassador to the country to express its condemnation of "provocative practices by Israeli extremists" during a rally in Jerusalem earlier this week, state news agency WAM reported on Wednesday. On Monday, a large rally in Jerusalem marking Israel's capture of the city's east in the 1967 war descended into chaos as far-right Israeli Jews confronted and assaulted Palestinians, fellow Israelis and journalists, witnesses said. The annual "Flag March" drew tens of thousands of people, who chanted, danced and waved Israeli flags after far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir visited the Al-Aqsa mosque compound, a flashpoint of Israeli-Palestinian tensions. WAM said the UAE condemned "the deplorable and offensive violations against the Palestinian people that took place in the courtyard of Al-Aqsa Mosque". It said the Gulf state had urged the Israeli government "to assume full responsibility, condemn these hostile acts, hold perpetrators accountable without exception to ministers and officials". The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The UAE is one of the few Arab countries that have normalised relations with Israel, under the Abraham Accords. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Saba Yemen
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
In Provocative Move: War Criminal Netanyahu appears in video inside tunnel under Al-Aqsa Mosque
Occupied Quds - Saba: In a provocative move, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a wanted war criminal sought by the International Criminal Court (ICC), posted a video showing himself inside a massive archaeological tunnel dug beneath the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque, stretching from Silwan to directly beneath the mosque. In his recorded speech from inside the tunnel, Netanyahu declared, "Al-Quds will remain the eternal capital of Israel," pledging to push for international recognition and the relocation of embassies to the city. His visit coincided with the 58th anniversary of the 1967 occupation of Jerusalem, known in Israel as "Al-Quds Unification Day." The city witnessed unprecedented escalations by settlers under the protection of occupation forces, including a large-scale incursion into Al-Aqsa Mosque courtyards by over 2,090 settlers, as well as the "Flag March," which featured racist chants such as "Death to Arabs" and "Let Gaza be wiped out." Observers described Netanyahu's appearance inside the tunnel as an attempt to impose a "new Judaized reality" in Al-Quds. Activists viewed it as a direct violation of Islamic sanctities and a threat to the foundations of Al-Aqsa Mosque, especially since the occupation authorities' excavations—under the pretext of searching for "remnants of the alleged Temple"—have continued for years without yielding any historical evidence to support these claims. The video also sparked widespread anger among Palestinian and Arab circles, with factions condemning the visit as a "dangerous provocation" and a "threat to the fragile status quo" in the occupied city. The Islamic Waqf and Jordan called on the international community to intervene and halt repeated Israeli violations against Al-Aqsa. According to Al-Quds Al-Arabi newspaper, observers warn that these Israeli actions, including Netanyahu's visit, could ignite a new wave of escalation in Al-Quds—particularly amid what activists describe as "shameful" Arab and international silence—as Judaization policies targeting the city, both above and below ground, continue unchecked. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (International)
Saba Yemen
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Mujahideen Movement denounces Arab & Islamic silence regarding Zionist attacks
Gaza – Saba: The Palestinian Mujahideen Movement denounced the Arab and Islamic silence regarding the ongoing Zionist siege and attacks against Al-Aqsa Mosque and the blessed city of Al-Quds, the latest of which was the storming of the mosque by the criminal Ben-Gvir and the provocations of the usurping settlers in the so-called "Flag March." In a statement, the movement considered these Zionist attacks a new disregard for the feelings of two billion Muslims. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
