Events tagged with "al-aqsa"

Historical Events tagged with "al-aqsa"

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Politics & Government

Ariel Sharon's Visit to Al-Aqsa Mosque

September 28th, 2000 24 years ago

Ariel Sharon, then leader of the Likud party, visited the Al-Aqsa Mosque complex, known to Jews as the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, sparking protests and unrest among Palestinians. His visit was seen as a provocative act, asserting Israeli claims to the site, which is sacred to both Jews and Muslims. The tensions escalated significantly following this event, leading to widespread demonstrations across the West Bank and Gaza Strip.