Red cows, war and peace in the Middle East

[Matthias]

“When Hamas spokesman Abu Ubaida began a speech marking the 100th day of the war in Gaza, one confounding yet eye-opening proclamation escaped the headlines. Listing the motives for the Palestinian militant groups Oct. 7 massacre in Israel, he accused Jews of ‘bringing red cows’ to the Holy land. …”

What these red cows from Texas have to do with war and peace in the Middle East

Some Jews and Christians believe these Texas red heifers are the key to rebuilding a Jewish temple in Jerusalem, and to beckoning the Messiah.

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[Matthias]

'Massive Altar' for Red Heifer Sacrifice Constructed In Israel

As of now, four of the heifers remain blemish-free and, according to Temple Institute rabbis, they hope to carry out the ceremony before Passover 2024.

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[Matthias]

“A group of religious Israelis have been pictured practicing the ritual of the red heifer, which is meant to herald the building of a new Jewish temple on the site of Al-Aqsa Mosque. ...

‘Temple worshipers are now practicing the mitzvah [religious duty] of a red cow in front of the Temple Mount, which will enable the return of purity and the observance of all the temple mitzvahs,’ posted journalist Yinon Magal on Tuesday, along with a picture of activists from the Temple Institute. …”

Israelis practise red heifer ritual in front of Al-Aqsa Mosque

Some religious groups believe the ashes of the cows can be used to build a third Jewish temple in Jerusalem

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