| ID | 111226 |
| Title Proper | Defense of Al-Aqsa |
| Other Title Information | the Islamic movement inside Israel and the battle for Jerusalem |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Larkin, Craig ; Dumper, Michael |
| Publication | 2012. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The past ten years have witnessed the collapse of Palestinian political authority and leadership in East Jerusalem. Evidence suggests that the Islamic Movement is beginning to fill this vacuum from within Israel. This article examines the growing involvement of the Islamic Movement of Israel in Jerusalem, both in terms of discourse and specific facts on the ground. It explores how the al-Aqsa mosque has been employed, particularly by Shaykh Ra'id Salah, as a symbol for political empowerment, a site for public contestation, and a focus for religious renewal. It debates whether their presence should be perceived as a growing strategic threat, part of an Islamizing trend, or rather as a consequence of weak local leadership, the unintended consequences of the separation wall and the non-recognition of the Hamas government. |
| `In' analytical Note | Middle East Journal Vol. 66, No.1; Winter 2012: p.30-51 |
| Journal Source | Middle East Journal Vol. 66, No.1; Winter 2012: p.30-51 |
| Key Words | Israel ; Islamic Movement ; Al-Aqsa ; Battle for Jerusalem ; Palestinian Political Authority ; Hamas Government |