A right-wing Israeli journalist has called for the direct bombing of Al-Aqsa Mosque following a missile fragment landing in the Old City of Jerusalem.
Yinon Magal, a right-wing Israeli journalist, has incited calls for the bombing of the Al-Aqsa Mosque shortly after a fragment of an Iranian missile landed in the Old City of Jerusalem. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), he provided a specific location stating, "800 meters northeast please," accompanied by an image of Jerusalem highlighting the mosque's surroundings. This post has been interpreted as a wish for the missile fragment to land within the mosque, showcasing a disturbing trend of incitement against the holy site.
The incitement is not an isolated incident; it follows other provocative actions from extremist figures in Israel. For example, Baruch Marzel, a radical rabbi, posted an AI-generated image claiming it showed a secret air force base beneath the Al-Aqsa Mosque, which he paired with a mocking caption. These actions reflect a broader political and religious tension surrounding the mosque, which is a significant flashpoint in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Moreover, the backdrop to these provocations includes ongoing Israeli restrictions on access to the mosque. On the last Friday of Ramadan, Israeli authorities denied worshippers the opportunity to pray at Al-Aqsa, intensifying tensions. The combination of inciting rhetoric from right-wing figures and the Israeli government's actions raises alarms about potential escalations in violence and further conflicts over this sacred site, underscoring the precarious status of holy places in the region.
