Call Me Back - with Dan Senor 1929: A harbinger of October 7th - with Yardena Schwartz
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Dec 20, 2024 Yardena Schwartz, an award-winning journalist and author of "Ghosts of a Holy War," examines the 1929 Arab Riots in Palestine, arguing they foreshadow recent violence on October 7, 2023. She discusses the tragic events in Hebron, where Jewish residents were murdered by neighbors, and the misinformation that fueled such violence. Schwartz also delves into the role of Haj Amin Husseini, the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem, in inciting unrest, and reflects on the historical significance of the Al-Aqsa Mosque in shaping ongoing tensions between Jews and Muslims.
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Hebron Massacre
- On August 24, 1929, Jews in Hebron hid in fear as Arab mobs shouted threats of violence.
- The mobs moved from house to house, attacking Jewish residents with axes, swords, and daggers.
Grand Mufti's Disinformation
- The Grand Mufti Haj Amin al-Husseini, appointed by the British, used disinformation to incite violence.
- He spread rumors about Jewish plans to destroy Al-Aqsa Mosque to deflect corruption allegations.
Al-Aqsa Mosque Significance
- Al-Aqsa Mosque, built on the ruins of ancient Jewish temples, is the holiest site for Muslims in Palestine.
- Jews were forbidden from the Temple Mount and often attacked while praying at the Western Wall.
