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شبكة قدس الإخبارية
Al-Aqsa Fire Anniversary
On August 21, 1969, a fire broke out in the Al-Aqsa Mosque, resulting in the destruction of the historic Salah El-Din Minbar (pulpit) and causing extensive damage to parts of the mosque, while the main structure and dome remained intact. An Australian individual was arrested and confessed to setting the fire, but he was found to be mentally ill, which sparked widespread international controversy. The fire is considered one of the most significant events that coincided with the occupation of East Jerusalem in 1967, and it has gained great symbolic importance in Palestinian, Arab, and Islamic memory. It is remembered as a key incident reflecting the dangers facing Jerusalem and Al-Aqsa Mosque, turning into an ongoing international issue concerning the protection of religious sites in the city. Its memory remains vivid in collective consciousness and is symbolically used in the struggle over Jerusalem, being regarded as a pivotal event in the history of Al-Aqsa Mosque.
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