Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned what it described as an “provocative act” by an Israeli minister at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, calling it a violation of Islamic sanctities and international law.
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In a statement, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs criticised the Israeli official’s actions, saying he entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque under police protection, raised the Israeli flag and performed what it called “provocative gestures” at the site.
#Statement | The Foreign Ministry expresses the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s condemnation of the repeated provocative practices carried out by officials of the Israeli occupation authorities against Al-Aqsa Mosque, most recently the storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by an official from the… pic.twitter.com/Joth1lwSJ6
— Foreign Ministry 🇸🇦 (@KSAmofaEN) May 14, 2026
The ministry said such actions undermine respect for one of Islam’s holiest sites and represent a serious breach of international norms governing religious and cultural heritage locations. It added that these incidents further inflame tensions in an already volatile region.
Saudi Arabia also called on the international community to intervene immediately to stop what it described as continued Israeli violations against religious sites and Palestinian civilians. The statement urged global powers to hold those responsible accountable for actions that threaten stability and escalate conflict.
The Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem is one of the most sensitive religious sites in the Middle East, revered by Muslims worldwide. It has long been a focal point of political and religious tensions between Israelis and Palestinians.
The latest incident comes amid ongoing regional unrest and renewed concerns over escalating violence in the occupied Palestinian territories. Diplomatic reactions from several countries have previously been triggered by similar events at the site, reflecting its significance in the broader conflict.
Saudi Arabia has repeatedly expressed support for Palestinian rights and called for the protection of Islamic holy places in Jerusalem. The kingdom’s latest statement reinforces its position against any actions it views as altering the status quo of the Al-Aqsa compound.
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International observers have warned that repeated confrontations at the site risk further destabilising the region and undermining already fragile peace efforts. Calls for restraint and respect for religious sites continue to grow amid rising tensions.