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شبكة قدس الإخبارية
Al-Aqsa Fire 57 Years On
The fire at Al-Aqsa Mosque on August 21, 1969, was a tragic incident that led to the destruction of the historic pulpit (Saladin's Minbar) and large parts of the southern section of the mosque. The fire ignited that morning and lasted for more than three hours. It occurred two years after the occupation of East Jerusalem and sparked widespread international outrage, with several Arab and Islamic countries submitting memoranda to the United Nations demanding an investigation into the circumstances of the incident. During the trial, an Australian individual named Dennis Michael Rohan admitted to setting the fire, but the court ruled him not criminally responsible due to mental illness, a decision that drew significant criticism. The event remains etched in Palestinian and Islamic memory as a symbolic incident reflecting the dangers of attacking Al-Aqsa. One of the most prominent consequences of the fire was the destruction of Saladin's historic Minbar, which represents a symbolic historical emblem of Jerusalem's cause and Islamic resistance. The memory of the incident persists to this day, emphasizing the importance of protecting holy sites in Jerusalem amidst ongoing conflicts over the city.
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