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The dangerous nexus of conspiracy theories in the Middle East

Image shows a street view of Jerusalem with the Dome of the Rock in the distance.

(ANALYSIS) A conspiracy theory held widely in the Middle East is that
Israel is planning to destroy the site of Al-Aqsa complex in Jerusalem,
which includes the Muslim holy sites of the Dome of the Rock and the
Al-Aqsa Mosque. Some add this is part of a project to clear the buildings
from the Temple Mount in order to build the Third Temple. A key part of
this scheme is believed to be efforts to breed a flawless red heifer.

ReAwaken Tour combines conspiracy and revival

Michael Flynn stands in a suit with arms crossed and looking forward with a crowd behind him

Lisa Hagen of NPR writes that the “ReAwaken America Tour” has been moving across the country. Prolific pro-Trump figures, fundamentalist preachers, and conspiracy theorists have headlined the event. The show was conceived after ex-national security …

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