The Jerusalem Governorate has issued a stark warning regarding a campaign led by so-called “Temple Groups,” in coordination with political figures within the Israeli occupation government. The campaign calls for a forced incursion into the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque on Friday, May 15, 2026. This move is viewed as a dangerous escalation aimed at altering the established historical and legal status quo of the mosque and setting unprecedented religious precedents.\u0627\u0636\u0627\u0641\u0629 \u0627\u0639\u0644\u0627\u0646<\/p>\n
Unprecedented Friday Escalation
In a statement released Monday, the Governorate emphasized that specifically choosing a Friday\u2014a day when Al-Aqsa is traditionally closed to settler incursions\u2014reveals a clear intent to impose a new reality by force. This would be a first since the occupation of Jerusalem in 1967.<\/p>\n
Historical Context and Timing
The calls coincide with several sensitive occasions:<\/p>\n
“Jerusalem Day”: Marking the 28th of the Hebrew month of Iyar, commemorating the 1967 occupation of East Jerusalem (including Al-Aqsa and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre).<\/p>\n
78th Anniversary of the Nakba: The overlap of these dates significantly increases the potential for regional escalation.<\/p>\n
Flag March: The day is typically marked by provocative marches and assaults against residents in the Old City.<\/p>\n
Organized Provocations
The Governorate detailed several organized efforts within this campaign:<\/p>\n
Direct Lobbying: The organization “Beyadenu” distributed the personal phone number of National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, urging settlers to demand he open the mosque for Friday incursions to frame the decision as “popular demand.”<\/p>\n
Political Backing: Likud MK Amit Halevi has publicly demanded access for settlers, citing a “Jewish right” and linking it to what he calls a “clash of civilizations.” Halevi has previously proposed plans to spatially divide the mosque between Muslims and Jews.<\/p>\n
The Flag Pledge: “Beyadenu” launched a petition where settlers pledge to raise the Israeli flag inside the Al-Aqsa courtyards on Friday, May 15.<\/p>\n
Risks and Precedents
The statement noted that while settlers have never successfully stormed Al-Aqsa on a Friday since 1967, recent measures\u2014including a 40-day closure spanning several Fridays during and after Ramadan\u2014have emboldened these groups.<\/p>\n
The Governorate recalled the 2019 “Eid Wound”, where an incursion was permitted on the first day of Eid al-Adha (coinciding with the anniversary of the “Destruction of the Temple”), leading to violent clashes after the Prime Minister initially claimed such a move would be prevented.<\/p>\n
Official Stance
The Jerusalem Governorate stressed that these movements are part of a systematic policy to impose temporal and spatial division and undermine Islamic guardianship.<\/p>\n
The Governorate’s Call to Action:<\/p>\n
To Palestinians: Mobilize and maintain a continuous presence at Al-Aqsa Mosque to thwart these plans.<\/p>\n
To the International Community: Exert pressure to stop these violations and uphold human rights responsibilities.<\/p>\n
The statement concluded by reaffirming that Al-Aqsa Mosque remains an exclusive right of Muslims, and all attempts to impose a new reality by force are rejected and condemned.<\/p>\n
Source: Wafa
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