Ra'am calls Israeli flags on Temple Mount crossing of red line

• Author: JERUSALEM POST STAFF
• Published date: 28 September 2021
• Publication title: Jerusalem Post, The: Web Edition Articles (Israel)

The movement called the incident the crossing of a red line saying, "the racist right-wing has been trying lately to take advantage of al-Aqsa Mosque for political purposes. These disturbances have led to clashes in the past and may lead to clashes if it continues," according to Ynet.

Tensions have long surrounded the site due to its importance for Muslims and as a national symbol and rallying point for Palestinians.

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In May, tensions between Jews and Arabs surrounding Jerusalem boiled over when police clashed with Palestinian rioters on the Temple Mount, and even entered al-Aqsa Mosque, firing tear gas inside the building.

Hamas used this incident as a proximate cause to fire rockets at Jerusalem, initiating the latest round of conflict between Israel and Gaza.

Although the terrorist group had ulterior motives for igniting a conflict, Israeli-Arabs took to the streets in...