West Bank & Jerusalem
Researcher warns occupation exploits Jewish holiday to escalate Al-Aqsa attacks
Image credit: Shehab Wire (EN)
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Jerusalem researcher Ziad Bahis warned of an imminent escalation targeting Al-Aqsa Mosque coinciding with the start of Sukkot, the Jewish holiday beginning today and running through Friday, October 2, Shehab Wire reported. Bahis characterized the holiday period as an opportunity the occupation uses to impose new facts on the ground.
The researcher, who specializes in Jerusalem affairs, did not elaborate on the specific nature of the anticipated escalation or the actions he expects during the week-long observance.
