Khaberni - Avraham Burg, the former Israeli Knesset speaker, revealed the existence of at least 5 extreme Israeli attempts, carried out by radical Jewish groups, to bomb the Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Dome of the Rock since 1967.
This came during an interview with prominent American journalist Tucker Carlson, where he said: "At least five attempts to bomb the Al-Aqsa Mosque, and I am not at all certain that there are no more. Since 1967, these groups have sought to remove the Al-Aqsa Mosque from the Temple Mount."
Carlson, visibly shocked, responded: "Let me tell you, I am confused, I had no idea there were five attempts to get rid of the Dome of the Rock and Al-Aqsa Mosque." He then asked: "So, these were plots to blow them up, is that what happened?" to which Burg replied: "Yes."
This interview was widely shared across social media platforms, amidst questions about what is happening at the Al-Aqsa Mosque and associating it with its closure 25 days ago under the pretext of declaring a state of emergency, coinciding with the joint American-Israeli attack on Iran on February 28.
Avraham Burg’s remarks come within the context of an escalating extreme Israeli campaign to close the Al-Aqsa Mosque and prevent prayers there, paralleled by intensified calls to implement Talmudic plans aiming to change the status quo at the site.
Israeli incitement against Al-Aqsa intensified
In a related context, Israeli politicians and activists have escalated their incitement rhetoric associated with Al-Aqsa Mosque across social media platforms.
Right-wing politician and former Knesset member Moshe Feiglin wrote on his Instagram account: "Something very good is happening to us, as we continue to close the Temple Mount (Al-Aqsa Mosque) and there has been no explosion or uprising, which means we are a regional power."
Moreover, Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir, through publishing a video documenting the suppression of Palestinians praying on the streets and roads near the mosque, after blocking their access to it, said: "Among the things that contributed to the calm that prevailed during Ramadan was the appointment of Aviv Feld as commander of the Jerusalem area.. Firm, professional, strong, smart, and when tested by rioters you will see what happens."
Just days ago, after an Iranian missile fragment fell inside the walls of the Old City in occupied Jerusalem and hundreds of meters from Al-Aqsa Mosque, Israeli right-wing journalist Yinon Magal incited direct bombing and targeting of the mosque.
He wrote in a post on the "X" platform: "800 meters northeast please," accompanied by a picture of the vicinity of Al-Aqsa Mosque, hinting at his desire for the fragment to have landed inside it, and as a call from him to target it next time.
Systematic escalation and imposing a new reality
A number of activists noted that Avraham Burg's speech was not new, affirming that the occupation has continued for years to raid Al-Aqsa Mosque and impose strict restrictions, within the framework of executing its plans, especially under a more extreme Israeli government.
They added that the repetition of these statements by prominent Israeli figures strengthens the belief that what is happening is not merely individual positions, but reflects a growing trend within policy-making circles, gradually aiming to change the existing reality in Al-Aqsa Mosque and impose new equations on the ground.
Others pointed out that what is happening is not strange, as the occupation has actually been preventing prayers in Al-Aqsa for 25 days under the pretext of a state of emergency, at a time when concerns are growing over the lack of oversight over what is being implemented inside the mosque.
Activists also noted that the most dangerous aspect is the coincidence of the field closure with escalating settler incitement, and calls for the sacrifice of what is called "the offering" inside Al-Aqsa, in a step representing a serious escalation that affects the sanctity of the place and threatens to explode the situation.
Israeli actions against Al-Aqsa Mosque have continued since the outbreak of the American-Israeli war on Iran on February 28, as authorities declared its complete closure under the pretext of preventing gatherings citing security measures, despite repeated condemnations from Arab and Islamic countries.



