Use of religious language and symbolism in the Gaza war

During the Gaza war (2023–present), both Israel and Hamas have consistently and extensively employed religious language and symbolism in framing military actions and constructing narratives, reflecting the strengthening and dominance of religiously oriented factions in the region at a level not seen before in the broader Israeli–Palestinian conflict. == 7 October attacks == Hamas spokesman "Abu Obeida" (Huthayfa Samir Abdallah al-Kahlout) justified the 7 October attacks in part by citing the plans of Jewish extremists and some Christian Zionists to sacrifice a red heifer in Jerusalem, in order to bring about the demolition of Al-Aqsa, the construction of the Third Temple over it, and the coming of the Messiah.

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