{"id":2128340,"date":"2023-12-18T17:11:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-18T22:11:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israels-ambassador-to-u-n-shows-video-of-hamas-rocket-intercepted-near-al-aqsa-mosque\/"},"modified":"2023-12-18T17:13:51","modified_gmt":"2023-12-18T22:13:51","slug":"israels-ambassador-to-u-n-shows-video-of-hamas-rocket-intercepted-near-al-aqsa-mosque","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israels-ambassador-to-u-n-shows-video-of-hamas-rocket-intercepted-near-al-aqsa-mosque\/","title":{"rendered":"Israeli Ambassador to the U.N. shares video of Hamas rocket stopped near Al-Aqsa Mosque"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fisraels-ambassador-to-u-n-shows-video-of-hamas-rocket-intercepted-near-al-aqsa-mosque%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2128340&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Israel \u2064Defends Al-Aqsa Mosque from Hamas Missiles<\/h2>\n<p>Last week, Israel&#8217;s Ambassador to the United Nations, Gilad Erdan, made a powerful statement during his address to \u200bthe U.N. General Assembly. He played a video that showcased Israel&#8217;s Iron Dome intercepting a \u2064rocket fired by Hamas terrorists towards the vicinity of the\u200d Al-Aqsa Mosque.<\/p>\n<p>Erdan&#8217;s remarks come at a crucial time as Israel wages a\u2064 war against Hamas\u2062 in Gaza. This action was prompted by \u2062the terrorists&#8217; horrific attack \u200bon October 7, which resulted \u200cin the deaths of over a thousand Israelis. Additionally, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/grieving-israeli-mother-rips-msnbc-after-shes-asked-about-israels-attacks-against-gaza\/\" title=\"Israeli mother criticizes MSNBC for asking about Israel's actions in Gaza during her time of grief.\">terrorists committed heinous acts<\/a> \u2063of\u2063 mass\u200d rape and took hundreds of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-on-terror-attacks-in-israel-hamas-is-irans-tool-to-wage-terror-against-israel\/\" title=\"DeSantis: Hamas, Iran's 'Tool' for Terror in Israel.\">innocent people hostage<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>During his speech, Erdan held up a tablet device and played\u2063 a video captured \u200bfrom \u2064the Temple Mount. The footage displayed Israel&#8217;s air \u200csirens going off,\u2062 indicating an\u200d imminent threat in the area.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Just hours ago, a Hamas rocket was fired \u200btowards the vicinity of the Temple Mount, Haram al-Sharif,&#8221; Erdan \u200drevealed. &#8220;However, Israel&#8217;s Iron \u2064Dome intercepted the missile, successfully defending the Al-Aqsa \u2064Mosque from Hamas.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Erdan then posed a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/barr-calls-trump-a-narcissist-who-shouldnt-use-nation-as-a-therapy-session\/\" title=\"Barr labels Trump a 'narcissist,' warns against using nation as 'therapy session.'\">thought-provoking question<\/a> to the \u200cArab\u2064 League and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. He asked them\u200b to consider why they choose\u2064 to defend a \u2062group of genocidal terrorists\u2062 who prioritize Jihad\u200d over \u2063the preservation of Islamic holy\u2064 sites. He\u2064 drew a parallel\u2064 between Hamas and\u2062 ISIS,\u200d highlighting their \u200cwillingness to destroy mosques, including the Al-Aqsa Mosque.<\/p>\n<p>Watch \u200dthe video below to witness this \u2063powerful moment:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Israel is defending Al-Aqsa Mosque from Hamas \u200dmissiles\u203c\ufe0f<br \/>Just as ISIS destroyed mosques, Hamas-ISIS is willing to blow up\u200c Al-Aqsa. For Hamas, murdering Israelis is \u200dmore important \u2062than Islamic holy sites. This is what I said today in\u2064 the UN General Assembly as\u200b I\u200d showed\u200b the\u200b Iron\u2026\u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/QNuZ44i7UN\">pic.twitter.com\/QNuZ44i7UN<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Ambassador Gilad Erdan \u05d2\u05dc\u05e2\u05d3 \u05d0\u05e8\u05d3\u05df (@giladerdan1) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/giladerdan1\/status\/1735806884542652461?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 15, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2>3) In what ways does Israel&#8217;s commitment to defending the Al-Aqsa Mosque reflect their dedication to preserving religious freedom and the sanctity of holy\u200b sites<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Dome defense\u200c system intercepting and destroying missiles\u2063 fired by the terrorist organization Hamas towards the \u2062Al-Aqsa Mosque, one of the holiest sites in Islam and a symbol of Palestinian \u200cidentity and pride. This recent escalation of violence has put the delicate peace in the region at risk\u200c and Israel&#8217;s \u200bfirm defense of the Al-Aqsa \u2064Mosque highlights their commitment to protecting religious freedom and the sanctity of holy sites.<\/p>\n<p>The Al-Aqsa Mosque,\u200b also known as the Noble Sanctuary, is situated in the Old City of Jerusalem and holds great religious significance for Muslims around the world. It is the third holiest \u2063site in Islam, following Mecca and Medina.\u200d Any threat to this sacred place is seen as an attack on the entire Muslim community, not \u200cjust the Palestinians living in the region. Thus, \u200dit is crucial that steps be taken to\u200d safeguard its existence \u200dand ensure the freedom of worship for all.<\/p>\n<p>Hamas, the militant group\u2063 ruling Gaza, has been \u200claunching rockets towards Israeli cities, including\u2062 Jerusalem, aiming to provoke Israel into\u2064 retaliating. By \u2062targeting the Al-Aqsa Mosque, they seek to manipulate\u200b emotions\u2063 and incite\u200b further violence\u200c in the region. However, Israel&#8217;s response has been measured and focused\u200c on protecting innocent lives and preserving the sacredness\u2064 of\u2063 the site. \u2062The\u2062 Iron Dome defense\u200c system has intercepted and destroyed the majority of Hamas rockets, preventing potentially catastrophic consequences.<\/p>\n<p>It should be noted that Israel does not \u2063control the \u200dAl-Aqsa\u2063 Mosque. The Islamic Waqf, an Islamic trust that oversees the administration of the site, manages its day-to-day affairs. Israel&#8217;s \u200cactions are solely aimed at maintaining\u2062 security and stability, particularly in the face\u2064 of terrorist \u200dthreats and attempts to provoke violence. Israel&#8217;s \u200cability\u200b to successfully defend the Mosque \u200bagainst Hamas missiles demonstrates their commitment to upholding the rights of all religious communities in the \u200bregion.<\/p>\n<p>Israel has consistently shown its willingness to engage in dialogue and find peaceful solutions to\u200b the ongoing conflict. However, \u200dthe recent violence initiated by Hamas has further complicated the situation, endangering not\u2062 only innocent lives but also the prospects for peace. It is crucial\u2064 for the international community \u200dto condemn the actions of Hamas and support Israel&#8217;s efforts to \u2064maintain calm and protect religious sites.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the video\u2064 presented by Ambassador Erdan \u2064at the U.N. \u200dGeneral \u200dAssembly serves as\u200c a wake-up call to the global community. It highlights the urgency\u2062 of \u200baddressing the root causes of the conflict in\u2063 the Middle East and finding a just and lasting solution. A lasting peace can only be achieved through diplomatic\u200c negotiations and a commitment to\u2063 non-violence from all parties involved.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Israel&#8217;s defense of the Al-Aqsa Mosque from Hamas missiles demonstrates their commitment to protecting religious freedom and the sanctity of holy sites. The ongoing conflict in the region poses \u200ca threat \u2063to the delicate peace, and it is important for the\u2063 international\u200d community\u2064 to support Israel&#8217;s efforts in maintaining\u200b calm and protecting religious sites. The recent escalation of violence \u2064should serve as a reminder that a peaceful \u200bresolution to \u200bthe conflict is crucial\u2063 for the well-being of all parties involved.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Israel&#8217;s Ambassador to the UN, Gilad Erdan, presented a video at the General Assembly displaying Israel&#8217;s Iron Dome intercepting a Hamas rocket aimed at the Al-Aqsa Mosque. 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