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October 10, 2016       Share:    

Source: http://www.jpost.com/Arab-Israeli-Conflict/Analysis-Jerusalem-shooting-attack-serves-Hamas-goal-of-igniting-West-Bank-469771

Jerusalem Attacker Said to Belong to Hamas

(Jerusalem Post) Yaakov Lappin - In a videotaped message, the terrorist behind Sunday's attack said his actions were designed to "safeguard Al-Aksa Mosque," vowing that Jerusalem would be "liberated from their [Jews'] contamination." This rhetoric is a reflection of the ongoing incitement in Palestinian media aimed at promoting the popular Palestinian conspiracy theory that Israel plots to harm Al-Aksa. Such incitement traditionally surges during Jewish holiday periods. The footage left behind by the terrorist was aired by Hamas' mouthpiece, Al-Quds television, and Hamas members in Gaza claimed the attacker was one of their own.

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