Muslim States Denounce Israeli Violations of Al-Aqsa Mosque
The foreign ministers of Jordan, Turkey, Egypt, Indonesia, Pakistan, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar strongly condemned the repeated violations of the historical and legal status quo of Islamic and Christian holy sites in al-Quds.
Foremost among these violations are the incursions into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound by settlers and extremist ministers under the protection of Israeli police.
Additionally, the raising of the Israeli flag within its courtyards was also condemned.
A firm rejection of changing the historical status of Al-Quds
The ministers affirmed that these practices constitute a clear violation of international law and international humanitarian law.
They said these actions are a provocation of Muslim sentiments worldwide and a desecration of the sanctity of Al-Aqsa Mosque.
They also stressed their complete rejection of any attempts to alter the historical and legal status quo in Jerusalem and its holy sites.
The statement reiterated the historical role of the Hashemite custodianship of the holy sites in al-Quds.
It further emphasized that the entire area of the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque, encompassing 144 dunams, is a place of worship exclusively for Muslims.
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Moreover, it affirmed that the Jerusalem Waqf Department, affiliated with the Jordanian Ministry of Awqaf, is the sole authority responsible for managing its affairs.
It is also the authority responsible for regulating access to it.
Condemnation of settlement activity and settler violence
The ministers also condemned illegal settlement activity, including the approval of more than 30 new settlements. They considered this a violation of international law and Security Council resolutions.
They further condemned the escalating settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank, including attacks on civilians and children, and demanded that those responsible be held accountable.
The statement called on the international community to uphold its legal and moral responsibilities and compel the Israeli regime to cease its escalation.
It also urged the international community to work to support a political process leading to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state within the June 4, 1967 borders, with East al-Quds as its capital.
Source: voiceofemirates.com
