Jerusalem: Israeli colonists vandalized several graves in the Bab al-Rahma cemetery, adjacent to the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound.
According to Palestine News and Information Agency - WAFA, the Jerusalem Governorate released a statement confirming the incident, noting that multiple graves were targeted. The cemetery, located along the eastern wall of the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, has been subjected to repeated attacks by colonists who perform Talmudic rituals, aiming to take control of the area.
The Bab al-Rahma cemetery, spanning approximately 23 dunams (1.2 acres), is significant due to its historical and religious importance. It houses the graves of several companions of the Prophet Muhammad, including Ubadah ibn al-Samit and Shaddad ibn Aws, as well as those of fighters who took part in the conquest of Jerusalem.
Furthermore, the cemetery is facing excavation work by Israeli authorities as part of plans to construct a base for a Judaizing cable car project encircling the Old City. The Israeli government's broader plan includes converting part of the cemetery into a biblical garden to further Judaize the Old City.
