Yardena Schwartz On "Al Aqsa Flood"
Israel: State of a Nation
Yardena Schwartz, in her discussion about her book "Ghosts of a Holy War," delves into the historical and contemporary implications of the Al Aqsa Mosque symbol in Israeli-Palestinian tensions. She explains that a falsehood regarding the mosque led to the tragic Hebron Massacre in the past, highlighting how symbols and misinformation can perpetuate and stir conflict. Schwartz connects this historical event to recent times, noting that Hamas' attack on October 7, referred to as the "Al Aqsa Flood," uses the same symbol to rally support and justify actions. This points to the complex role religious sites and narratives play in the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.