Hamas warns against accelerating Judaization plans, calls for mobilization, defense

OCCUPIED AL-QUDS, April. 12 (YPA) – Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir escalated provocations at Al-Aqsa Mosque after storming its courtyards on Sunday morning under heavy protection from occupation police and special forces.

This sparked widespread Palestinian condemnation and warnings of serious repercussions for the situation in Jerusalem.

In a statement, the Islamic Resistance Movement Hamas affirmed that Ben-Gvir’s repeated incursions reflect the occupation government’s insistence on proceeding with its Judaization projects and reveal official support for settler groups’ plans.

The movement considered what happened a blatant attack on the sanctity of Al-Aqsa and a provocation of Muslim sentiments worldwide.

Hamas stated that these incursions will not change the fact that Al-Aqsa Mosque belongs exclusively to Muslims, emphasizing that all settlement and Judaization projects are destined to fail, no matter how much they escalate.

In addition, the Jordanian Islamic Waqf Department reported that Ben-Gvir stormed the mosque accompanied by a number of settlers, where they performed Talmudic prayers within its courtyards, while Palestinians described this as a serious violation of the existing historical and legal status quo.

Moreover, video footage showed Ben-Gvir heading towards the Dome of the Rock, performing Talmudic rituals amidst clapping and singing, before ascending steps leading to the western area of ​​the mosque’s courtyards.

Consequently, Hamas called on the Palestinian people to travel to and remain at Al-Aqsa Mosque and its courtyards to thwart the occupation’s plans.

It also called on the Arab and Islamic world to assume its responsibilities in defending Islamic holy sites, and urged the international community to intervene immediately to stop the attacks, warning that the continuation of these violations could lead to an explosion of the situation in Jerusalem and the region.