Arab rioters playing soccer in Al-Aqsa

[Harel13]

It's Ramadan, so of course, there was rioting on the Temple Mount a few days ago, and very likely there'll be more soon.

I have seen some media outlets attempt to frame the "incident" as Israeli police inciting them to riot, but if you look at the pictures and videos, you'll see they were ready: They had pre-prepared piles of rocks, burn barrels, etc. I have heard they sneak these things in under the guise of materials needed for the apparently never-ending renovations of the Waqf. I remember about five years ago, when I was in the army, metal detectors were installed at the entrances of the Mount to at least prevent such metal objects from being smuggled in. Naturally, there were protests and riots, and my unit was almost called in to assist. But then Israel caved and removed the metal detectors.

in any case, it seems that to pass the time while waiting for the "moment of truth", some of these rioters decided to play ball. And with shoes on, no less.

 

[Estro Felino]

It does not look a place of worship, to me.
With all due respect.

 

[RestlessSoul]

What was the score?

 

[Rival]

It does not look a place of worship, to me.
With all due respect.

It's very clearly a Mosque.

 

[DharmaCatLamp]

It's very clearly a Mosque.

Was about to say that doesn't even look like a temple but looks like a mosque but you beat me to it lol

 

[Estro Felino]

Was about to say that doesn't even look like a temple but looks like a mosque but you beat me to it lol

What I meant is that in places/buildings of worship people don't usually play soccer.

 

[Rival]

What I meant is that in places/buildings of worship people don't usually play soccer.

That's the whole issue.

 

[Subduction Zone]

What I meant is that in places/buildings of worship people don't usually play soccer.

And wearing shoes in a mosque adds insult to the injury.

 

[Lyndon]

Seriously the Palestinians can do whatever they damn well please in their own mosque, and presumably this is an entryway and not the mosque proper

 

[Subduction Zone]

Seriously the Palestinians can do whatever they damn well please in their own mosque, and presumably this is an entryway and not the mosque proper

I doubt if it is "their" mosque. It is as wrong to hold the Palestinians as being blameless as it is wrong for others to hold the Israelis blameless.

 

[Rival]

Seriously the Palestinians can do whatever they damn well please in their own mosque, and presumably this is an entryway and not the mosque proper

There are prayer rugs lining the floor and the space is huge.

 

[Flankerl]

Seriously the Palestinians can do whatever they damn well please in their own mosque, and presumably this is an entryway and not the mosque proper

The Al-Aqsa mosque has no "entryway".
Once you cross the doors you are in the mosque proper.
Also the red prayer rugs are on the floor.

 

[Ponder This]

Of course, we all know what would happen, if they tried to pass a ball back and forth outside.

 

[Twilight Hue]

I'd be more impressed if they were playing soccer with the Israelis.

 

[Harel13]

Of course, we all know what would happen, if they tried to pass a ball back and forth outside.

They'd score even more points?

Strangely the video is labeled soccer, but it looks like a form of volleyball.

 

[metis]

It's Ramadan, so of course, there was rioting on the Temple Mount a few days ago, and very likely there'll be more soon.

Yes, I find this appalling but then war generally is.

BTW, I was in that mosque and also the Dome of the Rock in 2018, but fortunately that was during a "lull period" if you know what I mean.

Sick of matzah yet?

 

[Harel13]

Sick of matzah yet?

The simplest solution is to simply not eat it more than necessary. So you have to stuff yourself with it in the seder, then you need a couple more times for hamotzi and that's it.

 

[Ponder This]

They'd score even more points?

Strangely the video is labeled soccer, but it looks like a form of volleyball.

There is a Supreme Court order banning soccer on the Temple Mount.
Soccer ball confiscated on Temple Mount

 

[Harel13]

There is a Supreme Court order banning soccer on the Temple Mount.
Soccer ball confiscated on Temple Mount

You say that like it's a bad thing.

 

[metis]

The simplest solution is to simply not eat it more than necessary. So you have to stuff yourself with it in the seder, then you need a couple more times for hamotzi and that's it.

Once I bought a package of five boxes, and at the end I didn't even want to look at another one. I do like it, but only in moderation.

BTW, if you run out, I got a bit more that I'll sell ya.