to defend jerusalem that we have made our preparations

as well as they can be made. None of us

took this city from Muslims, no Muslim

of the great army now coming against us was born

when this city was lost. We fight

over an offense we did not give

against those who were not alive to be offended.

What is Jerusalem?

Your holy places lie over the Jewish temple that the Romans pulled down. The Muslim

places of worship lie over yours,

which is more holy?

The wall?

the Mosque? The Sepulchre?

Who has claim?

No one has claim.

All have claim! We defend this city not to protect these stones,

but the people living within these walls