Arab and Muslim countries condemn Israeli storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque
Summary
Eight Arab and Muslim-majority countries criticized the entry of Israeli settlers and far-right groups into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in East Jerusalem. They condemned the Israeli police for protecting the actions and called for Israel to stop restricting access to this important religious site.Key Facts
- The countries condemning the incident are Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and the United Arab Emirates.
- More than 4,200 Israeli settlers and far-right groups entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque area on a Jewish day of mourning called Tisha B’Av.
- Israeli police protected the settlers and blocked many Palestinian worshippers and students from entering.
- Israel captured East Jerusalem in 1967 and annexed it in 1980, but this annexation is not recognized internationally.
- The International Court of Justice ruled in 2024 that Israel’s occupation of East Jerusalem is illegal.
- The Jerusalem Waqf, appointed by Jordan, manages the Al-Aqsa Mosque under an agreed “status quo.”
- The joint statement called the storming a violation of this status quo and an attempt to change the site's history and legal status.
- The countries urged Israel to lift restrictions and asked the international community to ensure Israel respects the holy sites.
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