In a recent "War Update" episode (March 2026), Tucker Carlson discussed a scenario where a global religious war could be triggered by the destruction of the Al-Aqsa Mosque to clear the way for building a Third Temple in Jerusalem.

 

In a recent "War Update" episode (March 2026), Tucker Carlson discussed a scenario where a global religious war could be triggered by the destruction of the Al-Aqsa Mosque to clear the way for building a Third Temple in Jerusalem.

 

The "False Flag" Scenario

Carlson featured a clip of Israeli Rabbi Yosef Mizrachi proposing a hypothetical "false flag" operation.

The Claim: A missile—potentially an Israeli one—could strike the Al-Aqsa Mosque on the Temple Mount during a conflict.

The Blame: The strike would be blamed on Iran to justify the destruction of the Islamic holy site.

The Goal: Clearing the site would allow for the reconstruction of the Third Temple.

 

Warnings of a Global Religious War

Carlson warned that such an event would not just be a local conflict but could usher in "the end of the world" through a massive global crisis:

Scale of Conflict: He argued that if this becomes a religious war, it will pit 2 billion Muslims against 2.5 billion Christians worldwide, including in Western cities.

Targeting Religious Groups: Carlson specifically criticized the Chabad-Lubavitch movement and certain Christian Zionists, accusing them of pushing for the Third Temple's reconstruction.

Theological Conflict: He asserted that rebuilding the Temple is "totally anathema" to core Christian theology, as Christians believe Jesus himself replaced the need for a physical temple.

 

Prophetic Context: Armageddon and the Third Temple

In biblical prophecy, the Third Temple is often viewed as a precursor to the end times:

Jewish Perspective: Many believe the Temple's restoration marks the dawn of the Messianic Age and the return of the Divine Presence.

Christian Perspective: Some Evangelical groups believe a Third Temple must be built for the "man of sin" (Antichrist) to occupy it, fulfilling prophecies that lead to the Second Coming of Christ.

Red Heifers: Recent reports of red heifers being imported to Israel from Texas are cited by some as a sign that preparations for Temple sacrifices are underway.

Critics have labeled Carlson's segment a "baseless conspiracy theory," noting that Rabbi Mizrachi is a fringe figure with no official role in the Israeli government or military.