Sheikh Hussein told Ma’an that the mosque was built more than 700 years go, and it was last restored in 1963. It is the only mosque in Umm Tuba.
The Mufti claimed that Israeli authorities have been attempting to wipe out historic Islamic sites in Palestine which is violation of all religious values and international treaties.
He warned of the repercussions and called on the United Nations Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) which is charged with protecting human cultural heritage around the world, and other international organizations to prevent the demolition of the mosque.
[Source: Ma’an News]
Does anyone really have to comment on this?
Don’t acts like this just obviously show how much Israel wants Peace?
It’s pure ill-willed provocation that is destined to fuel even more conflict and close the doors in front of any possible peace efforts.
And then everyone turns around and blames the Palestinians for not pursuing peace.
[Via: CCNWON]
If true, quite chilling a precedent. (For example, do you have a permit for Adam?)
In trying to find a photo of that mosque, encountered much on-line disbelief and contention that the only discernible source allegedly being Ma’an News, the story’s an AgitProp plant (Agitation and Propaganda, designed to further exacerbate feelings, if that’s possible.
In the process, did come across this lively cross-cultural discussion site, which got even my adrenalin pumping, and at 0600 hours:
http://reddit.com/info/67o3o/comments/ (Don’t let Eman find out about it! it’d be like pouring gasoline onto a fire.) Oops. 🙂
Cheers,
J.