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Hamas calls on Palestinians to march to Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque
A Hamas leader called on Palestinians to march to Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque at the start of Ramadan, raising the stakes in ongoing negotiations for a Gaza cease-fire.
"This is a call to our people in Jerusalem and the West Bank to march to Al-Aqsa on the first day of Ramadan," Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh said.
Part of the Haram al-Sharif complex, the mosque and is the third holiest site in Islam. The compound is also known as the Temple Mount and is the most sacred site in the Jewish faith. Located in the Old City of Jerusalem, the spot has long been a flashpoint for potential violence, especially during religious holidays.
Israeli government spokesman Tal Heirich called Haniyeh's remarks "very unfortunate" and accused him of "trying to drag us to wars on other fronts."
The United States on Wednesday urged Israel to let Muslims worship at the Al-Aqsa Mosque during Ramadan.
"As it pertains to Al-Aqsa, we continue to u
www.dw.com/en/israel-hamas-war-haniyeh-calls-for-ramadan-march-to-al-aqsa/live-68395400
Hamas calls on Palestinians to march to Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque
A Hamas leader called on Palestinians to march to Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque at the start of Ramadan, raising the stakes in ongoing negotiations for a Gaza cease-fire.
"This is a call to our people in Jerusalem and the West Bank to march to Al-Aqsa on the first day of Ramadan," Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh said.
Part of the Haram al-Sharif complex, the mosque and is the third holiest site in Islam. The compound is also known as the Temple Mount and is the most sacred site in the Jewish faith. Located in the Old City of Jerusalem, the spot has long been a flashpoint for potential violence, especially during religious holidays.
Israeli government spokesman Tal Heirich called Haniyeh's remarks "very unfortunate" and accused him of "trying to drag us to wars on other fronts."
The United States on Wednesday urged Israel to let Muslims worship at the Al-Aqsa Mosque during Ramadan.
"As it pertains to Al-Aqsa, we continue to u
www.dw.com/en/israel-hamas-war-haniyeh-calls-for-ramadan-march-to-al-aqsa/live-68395400
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