In October 2012, Badie alleged that The Jews have dominated the land, spread corruption on earth, spilled the blood of believers and in their actions profaned holy places, including their own. As such, he demanded that the Arab world reject negotiations with Israel in favour of holy Jihad, saying that the Zionists only understand force and while alleging that allowing Jews to pray on the Temple Mount, Judaism's holiest site, would result in the destruction of the Al-Aqsa Mosque.