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*** 27-Jul-17 World View -- Israel braces for new 'day of rage' at al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem on Friday
This morning's key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com
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**** Israel braces for new 'day of rage' at al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem on Friday
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Muslim worshippers chant slogans outside the al-Aqsa mosque (Times of Israel)
What's becoming increasingly clear is that the large Palestinian
protests at the al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem have gone way beyond the
issues that initially provoked the protests.
On Tuesday, Israel's security forces met the demands of the
Palestinian protesters at the al-Aqsa Mosque / Temple Mount in
Jerusalem by removing the metal detectors and cameras that had been
installed following the deadly gun attack by three gunmen in the
mosque on Friday morning, July 14, that resulted in the deaths of two
Druze policemen.
Removing the metal detectors and cameras was supposed to solve the
problem, returning everything to the status quo ante. Instead,
the removal seems to have energized the young protesters, declaring a
major victory against "occupiers," and vowing to continue the
protests.
One Palestinian is quoted as saying:
> [indent]<QUOTE>"Today is a joyful day, full of celebration and sorrow
> at the same time - sorrow for the people who lost their lives and
> were injured.
>
> We are under occupation and the al-Aqsa Mosque is a red-line to
> everyone in Jerusalem - actually, to everyone in Palestine, and
> all over the Muslim world - but much more for the people of
> [Jerusalem]. It's dearer than their own lives."<END QUOTE>[/indent]
To a large extent, the Palestinian leadership is increasingly seen as
irrelevant to the "Oslo generation" that grew up after the 1993 Oslo
accords that were supposed to bring peace to the Mideast. Instead,
the Oslo accords are perceived as having accomplished nothing, and
that perception is completely correct. The Oslo generation see the
so-called "Mideast peace process" as nothing more than a failed series
of humiliations for Palestinians, and proof that Hamas leaders and
Palestinian Authority leaders are worthless.
The desire for revenge against Palestinian leaders and Israelis is
palpable, and is now being expressed by means of protests at the
al-Aqsa mosque / Temple Mount. The National (UAE) and Al Jazeera (Qatar) and Times of Israel
Related Articles
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**** Palestinian leaders incite protests and violence in Jerusalem and West Bank
****
The al-Aqsa Palestinian protests are "organic," in the sense that
they're coming from the people, mainly from the Oslo generation, and
not because they're being directed by Palestinian leaders.
Palestinian leaders are encouraging them, but it's increasingly clear
that the leaders are following the people, rather than vice-versa, in
the sense that this encouragement is for something that is going to
happen anyway.
The Palestinian leaders can "see the way the wind is blowing," and are
hoping to increase their own credibility and popularity by encouraging
the protests and inciting violence.
Palestinian activist Mustafa Barghouti said:
> [indent]<QUOTE>"We are on the threshold of a big shift. What is going
> on today is not random or transient. It could be the beginning of
> a third intifada that is different from the others. What is unique
> about this is that it’s not individual actions, but a popular
> movement capable of attracting huge numbers of people. This
> popular momentum could recharge the Palestinian people. It may
> take time but we are on the way. It will override the PA. They
> don't even know it exists. This will bring about a change in
> leadership."<END QUOTE>[/indent]
Some 2,000 members of Hamas marched in the Gaza strip on Wednesday,
declaring "victory" and calling for a new "day of rage" on Friday, not
only in Jerusalem but throughout the West Bank.
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas called on Muslims to
"intensify the popular struggle," and added:
> [indent]<QUOTE>"We support you and are proud of you and of everything
> you have done. You are caring for and guarding the Al-Aqsa
> compound, and guarding your lands and your dignity and your
> religion and the holy sites. This is the appropriate reaction to
> anybody hurting our holy sites. Jerusalem is our capital and is
> our sovereignty, and what you did was the right thing. You stood
> as one man and we support you and support everything you
> do."<END QUOTE>[/indent]
Abbas has also called on his Tanzim militia for an escalation of the
struggle and for large-scale demonstrations against Israel. The
Tanzim faction has been known for violence against Israeli forces in
the past.
There's also a larger subtext going on. As we've been reporting for
weeks, there has been a major split in Arab world with Saudi Arabia
and Qatar leading the two factions. Turkey is allied with Qatar,
while Egypt is allied with Saudi Arabia.
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has fantasies of restoring the
ancient Ottoman Empire, and perhaps sees the al-Aqsa crisis as a way
of gaining influence. On Tuesday, he urged all Muslims to visit
Jerusalem to protect the holy places:
> [indent]<QUOTE>"Anyone who has the opportunity should visit
> Jerusalem, Al-Aqsa mosque. Come, let’s all protect
> Jerusalem."<END QUOTE>[/indent]
At one level, this is an incitement to protests and violence, as he's
encouraging all Muslims to travel to Jerusalem.
At another level, Erdogan's incitement is a lot more ambitious. The
country Jordan is in a partnership with Israel to administer the
al-Aqsa mosque. Jordan is allied with the Saudis in the Saudi-Qatar
crisis. Turkey is allied with Qatar and Hamas. So Erdogan's
incitement can be seen as a call for Turkey to replace Jordan as
guardians of the al-Aqsa mosque. Middle East Eye and Times of Israel and Times of Israel
Related Articles
KEYS: Generational Dynamics, Israel, Jerusalem,
al-Aqsa Mosque, Temple Mount, Jordan,
Hamas, Gaza, Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Abbas,
Oslo generation, Mustafa Barghouti, Tanzim militia,
Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Ottoman Empire,
Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan
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This morning's key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com
- Israel braces for new 'day of rage' at al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem on Friday
- Palestinian leaders incite protests and violence in Jerusalem and West Bank
****
**** Israel braces for new 'day of rage' at al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem on Friday
****
Muslim worshippers chant slogans outside the al-Aqsa mosque (Times of Israel)
What's becoming increasingly clear is that the large Palestinian
protests at the al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem have gone way beyond the
issues that initially provoked the protests.
On Tuesday, Israel's security forces met the demands of the
Palestinian protesters at the al-Aqsa Mosque / Temple Mount in
Jerusalem by removing the metal detectors and cameras that had been
installed following the deadly gun attack by three gunmen in the
mosque on Friday morning, July 14, that resulted in the deaths of two
Druze policemen.
Removing the metal detectors and cameras was supposed to solve the
problem, returning everything to the status quo ante. Instead,
the removal seems to have energized the young protesters, declaring a
major victory against "occupiers," and vowing to continue the
protests.
One Palestinian is quoted as saying:
> [indent]<QUOTE>"Today is a joyful day, full of celebration and sorrow
> at the same time - sorrow for the people who lost their lives and
> were injured.
>
> We are under occupation and the al-Aqsa Mosque is a red-line to
> everyone in Jerusalem - actually, to everyone in Palestine, and
> all over the Muslim world - but much more for the people of
> [Jerusalem]. It's dearer than their own lives."<END QUOTE>[/indent]
To a large extent, the Palestinian leadership is increasingly seen as
irrelevant to the "Oslo generation" that grew up after the 1993 Oslo
accords that were supposed to bring peace to the Mideast. Instead,
the Oslo accords are perceived as having accomplished nothing, and
that perception is completely correct. The Oslo generation see the
so-called "Mideast peace process" as nothing more than a failed series
of humiliations for Palestinians, and proof that Hamas leaders and
Palestinian Authority leaders are worthless.
The desire for revenge against Palestinian leaders and Israelis is
palpable, and is now being expressed by means of protests at the
al-Aqsa mosque / Temple Mount. The National (UAE) and Al Jazeera (Qatar) and Times of Israel
Related Articles
- Mahmoud Abbas, 81, reelected leader of Fatah/Palestinian Authority (30-Nov-2016)
- Palestinian 'Oslo Generation' relationship with Israel extremely toxic and explosive (18-Oct-2015)
- Palestinians accuse Israel of 'declaration of war' as tensions mount in Jerusalem (31-Oct-2014)
****
**** Palestinian leaders incite protests and violence in Jerusalem and West Bank
****
The al-Aqsa Palestinian protests are "organic," in the sense that
they're coming from the people, mainly from the Oslo generation, and
not because they're being directed by Palestinian leaders.
Palestinian leaders are encouraging them, but it's increasingly clear
that the leaders are following the people, rather than vice-versa, in
the sense that this encouragement is for something that is going to
happen anyway.
The Palestinian leaders can "see the way the wind is blowing," and are
hoping to increase their own credibility and popularity by encouraging
the protests and inciting violence.
Palestinian activist Mustafa Barghouti said:
> [indent]<QUOTE>"We are on the threshold of a big shift. What is going
> on today is not random or transient. It could be the beginning of
> a third intifada that is different from the others. What is unique
> about this is that it’s not individual actions, but a popular
> movement capable of attracting huge numbers of people. This
> popular momentum could recharge the Palestinian people. It may
> take time but we are on the way. It will override the PA. They
> don't even know it exists. This will bring about a change in
> leadership."<END QUOTE>[/indent]
Some 2,000 members of Hamas marched in the Gaza strip on Wednesday,
declaring "victory" and calling for a new "day of rage" on Friday, not
only in Jerusalem but throughout the West Bank.
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas called on Muslims to
"intensify the popular struggle," and added:
> [indent]<QUOTE>"We support you and are proud of you and of everything
> you have done. You are caring for and guarding the Al-Aqsa
> compound, and guarding your lands and your dignity and your
> religion and the holy sites. This is the appropriate reaction to
> anybody hurting our holy sites. Jerusalem is our capital and is
> our sovereignty, and what you did was the right thing. You stood
> as one man and we support you and support everything you
> do."<END QUOTE>[/indent]
Abbas has also called on his Tanzim militia for an escalation of the
struggle and for large-scale demonstrations against Israel. The
Tanzim faction has been known for violence against Israeli forces in
the past.
There's also a larger subtext going on. As we've been reporting for
weeks, there has been a major split in Arab world with Saudi Arabia
and Qatar leading the two factions. Turkey is allied with Qatar,
while Egypt is allied with Saudi Arabia.
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has fantasies of restoring the
ancient Ottoman Empire, and perhaps sees the al-Aqsa crisis as a way
of gaining influence. On Tuesday, he urged all Muslims to visit
Jerusalem to protect the holy places:
> [indent]<QUOTE>"Anyone who has the opportunity should visit
> Jerusalem, Al-Aqsa mosque. Come, let’s all protect
> Jerusalem."<END QUOTE>[/indent]
At one level, this is an incitement to protests and violence, as he's
encouraging all Muslims to travel to Jerusalem.
At another level, Erdogan's incitement is a lot more ambitious. The
country Jordan is in a partnership with Israel to administer the
al-Aqsa mosque. Jordan is allied with the Saudis in the Saudi-Qatar
crisis. Turkey is allied with Qatar and Hamas. So Erdogan's
incitement can be seen as a call for Turkey to replace Jordan as
guardians of the al-Aqsa mosque. Middle East Eye and Times of Israel and Times of Israel
Related Articles
- Tensions at Jerusalem's al-Aqsa Mosque / Temple Mount surge again (17-Jul-2017)
- Palestinian 'day of rage' in Jerusalem results in six deaths, hundreds injured (22-Jul-2017)
KEYS: Generational Dynamics, Israel, Jerusalem,
al-Aqsa Mosque, Temple Mount, Jordan,
Hamas, Gaza, Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Abbas,
Oslo generation, Mustafa Barghouti, Tanzim militia,
Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Ottoman Empire,
Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan
Permanent web link to this article
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John J. Xenakis
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Phone: 617-864-0010
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