Israeli settlers’ storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque complex draws widespread condemnation
KARACHI, Pakistan (AA) – The Muslim world reacted sharply to the storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque complex by Israeli settlers in occupied East Jerusalem on Sunday.
Calling the incident, a “serious violation of international law,” Saudi Arabia urged the international community to put an end to the escalation and provide necessary protection to Palestinian civilians.
Pakistan, meanwhile, “strongly” condemned the storming under “the protection of Israeli occupying forces.”
Jordan also denounced the storming of the mosque’s complex by Israeli settlers, urging Tel Aviv to respect the sanctity of Al-Aqsa and halt measures, which aim to alter the site’s “historical and legal status quo. ”
Qatar, also voiced similar sentiments, stressing that the “provocation” was part of attempts to alter the historical and legal status of the Al-Aqsa Mosque.
The provocative violations that coincide with the recent airstrikes on the Gaza Strip, the statement added, would lead to a “dangerous escalation of violence,” in the region.
Condemning the storming, fellow Gulf state Kuwait said the incident would increase violence and tensions, threatening the “stability” in the region.
In a statement, the Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry urged the global community to assume its responsibilities to curb such attacks and ensure the protection of Palestinians.
Amnesty International recently declared Israel guilty of the crime of apartheid against Palestinians.
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