Ankara Censures Israeli Minister’s Raid on Al-Aqsa, Says Int’l Community Mustn’t Remain Silent

IQNA – Ankara denounced a raid on Al-Aqsa Mosque led by an Israeli minister along with a group of illegal settlers, stressing the need for action on the part of the international community.

"We condemn the raid on Al-Aqsa Mosque carried out by an Israeli minister accompanied by a group of settlers," said the country's Foreign Ministry in a statement.

The statement warned that provocative actions violating the historical and legal status of Al-Aqsa Mosque, a Muslim holy site, risk further deepening tension and instability in the region.

The statement urged the global community to fulfill its responsibilities to protect the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people and stop Israeli violations targeting occupied East al-Quds and its holy sites.

Turkey’s Communications Director Burhanettin Duran also condemned the raid in a post on NSosyal. "These provocative attempts targeting Al-Aqsa Mosque constitute a clear assault on sacred values, regional peace, and the conscience of humanity," he said.

He added that the mentality disregarding the legal and historical status of al-Quds and the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people is unacceptable.

"The international community must not remain silent in the face of these ongoing violations and should adopt an effective and resolute stance," Duran added.

The raid comes amid heightened tensions in the region following the US-Israeli war of aggression against Iran and ongoing Israeli aggressions in Gaza and Lebanon.

The Israeli regime has previously restricted access to Al-Aqsa Mosque, drawing international condemnation.

Source: Yeni Safak