In Granada, a significant upheaval occurred as a Muslim mob besieged the royal palace, furious over the perceived influence and power of Joseph ibn Naghrela, a Jewish vizier in the court of the Muslim king. The mob's violent actions were driven by deep-seated cultural and religious tensions exacerbated by socio-political rivalries. As the mob stormed the palace, they captured Joseph ibn Naghrela and subjected him to a gruesome execution, crucifying him as a symbol of their rage. This event not only had immediate repercussions for Joseph and his family but also for the broader Jewish community in Granada.

The attack resulted in a widespread massacre of the Jewish population, decimating a once-thriving community that had flourished under Muslim rule. Many Jews were killed, forced to flee, or converted to Islam to escape the violence. This seismic shift in Granada's demography and societal structure marked a turning point in the coexistence of Muslims and Jews. The event left a lasting scar on the communal fabric of Granada and established a pattern of persecution that Jewish communities would face in the centuries to come.

Moreover, this massacre represented the shifting power dynamics within the Muslim rulers of Spain, where factions fought for dominance, often at the expense of vulnerable minority groups. The fallout contributed to a growing sense of insecurity and fear among Jews living in the Islamic kingdoms of Iberia, setting a precursory tone for future conflicts and persecutions across the region.