Hamas leader: we do not count on Arabs to rescue the Aqsa mosque

Fathy Al-Qarawy, a leader in the Palestinian movement Hamas in the West Bank, expressed his pessimism regarding Arab and Islamic role in rescuing holy Islamic sites from Israeli assaults.

In statements to Quds Net news agency, Al-Qarawy said that the Aqsa mosque “is facing the ugliest systematic campaign” by Israeli authorities, and that neither Arabs nor Muslims have moved properly to save the mosque from Israeli violations.

“The failure of Arabs and Muslims to save Islamic holy places provides a cover for occupation to continue its aggression and violation of sanctities inside the Aqsa Mosque and attacking its worshippers,” he said.

“What is needed now is the unity of Palestinians vis-à-vis the occupation and its racist plans which target the blessed Aqsa mosque,” Al-Qarawy stressed.

He added that steps should be taken to lift the cover from occupation forces, confront their attacks and support the residents of Jerusalem.

“Al-Aqsa mosque is in real danger. Israel continues to capitalise on weak Arab and Muslim stances to carry out its plans and impose a new reality on the ground,” he added.

On Wednesday, the Israeli army stormed the Aqsa mosque and besieged its southern mosque, injuring more than 30 citizens with rubber bullets and tear gas.