PA official: “Israel is preparing to do something to the Al-Aqsa Mosque”
PA Jerusalem District Advisor Ma'arouf Al-Rifai: "Before the [Israeli] war against our people in Gaza Strip (i.e., Hamas' Oct. 7 war on Israel), we noticed that extensive activity was being carried out under the Al-Aqsa Mosque... particularly in the southwestern area... Now Israel... controls the part underneath the Al-Aqsa Mosque in the full sense of the word, as there are dozens of tunnels that have been renovated. Synagogues have also been established under the Al-Aqsa Mosque in addition to the establishment of conference halls and museums… The occupation (i.e., Israeli) government has even held several meetings under the Al-Aqsa Mosque... This has led us to claim that Israel is preparing to do something to the Al-Aqsa Mosque."
[Official PA TV, Good Morning Jerusalem, Oct. 31, 2025]