DayofPal-— A provocative video generated using artificial intelligence that depicts the destruction of the Al-Aqsa Mosque has triggered widespread condemnation across the Arab world and beyond, amid growing concerns about settlers’ incitement and religious provocation in the already volatile region.
The video, titled “Next Year in Jerusalem,” was reportedly released by extremist Israeli groups shortly after nearly 7,000 settlers stormed the courtyards of the Al-Aqsa Mosque during the Jewish holiday of Passover last week.
The footage simulates a fiery explosion at the revered Islamic site and ends with calls to rebuild a Jewish temple, an aspiration held by some fringe elements in Israeli society who believe the mosque sits atop the ruins of the ancient Temple of Solimon.
Social media platforms were flooded with outrage, with users denouncing the video as a deliberate act of provocation designed to incite violence and fuel religious tensions.
“This is not just a video,” tweeted Hani Abu Amra, a Palestinian activist. “It’s a public unveiling of a Zionist dream they tried to mask with diplomatic niceties.”
Echoing that sentiment, journalist Walaa Hamdi warned, “This isn’t just fantasy—it’s a plan in motion. Gaza was destroyed and the world stayed silent. What makes us think Jerusalem won’t be next?”
The video was reminiscent of a previous release by the radical group “Temple Mount Activists” last September, which portrayed the mosque engulfed in flames, accompanied by slogans such as “Ultimate Victory” and calls to replace the Islamic holy site with a third Jewish temple.
In response to the latest video, the Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement condemning it as “systematic incitement against Islamic and Christian holy sites” and urged the international community to treat the matter with utmost seriousness.
It called for immediate intervention to restrain Israel’s unaccountable aggression against Palestinian heritage and religious identity.
Regional governments including Qatar, the UAE, and Jordan also condemned the video. Doha labeled it a “dangerous provocation that risks inflaming further violence in the region.”
As online backlash grew, Israeli officials attempted to distance themselves from the incident. According to Israel’s national broadcaster, government sources claimed the video was produced by “foreign sides” attempting to sow discord and damage Israel’s international image.
However, critics argue that disclaimers of disavowal are insufficient in the face of repeated provocations. “When artificial intelligence is used not to heal or educate, but to insult and inflame, we are witnessing a deep moral collapse,” said digital ethics commentator Hassan Yahiya Al-Haddashi, who called for widespread boycotts of any platform that allows such content to circulate.
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