Zionism's Plans and Attempts against the al-Aqsa Mosque before and after the War of 1967
Zionism's Plans and Attempts against the al-Aqsa Mosque before and after the War of 1967

Summary/Abstract: Bayt al-Maqdis (Jerusalem) has been the place of struggle throughout history due to its status a holy city for thousands of years in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Hence, the religious perspective is an effective factor in the loyalty of the Jews to Jerusalem. On the one side the al-Aqsa Mosque was an indispensable place for Muslims and Palestinians. On the other hand, Zionism had different plans for the holy place. Born against anti-Semitism, Zionism has strived to protect Jews from persecution in many parts of the world. After Israel was established as a Jewish state in the Holy Land under the leadership of the Zionist movement, the Israelis developed occupation areas in Bayt al-Maqdis to realize the promise of Abraham in which they believed. The al-Aqsa Mosque/Temple Mount became a focal point for the Zionists with the annexation of the old city. Accordingly, they made plans and actions regarding the al-Aqsa Mosque. Even though there were different brands of Zionism, all of them were influenced by the religious perspective toward the al-Aqsa Mosque/Temple Mount. This study discusses the plans and initiatives of the adherents of various kinds of Zionism regarding the al-Aqsa Mosque in Bayt al-Maqdis before and after the War of 1967 and subsequent invasions, and analyzes how the Zionist ideology impacted on the al-Aqsa Mosque.

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