Pakistan and seven other Muslim-majority countries strongly condemned continued incursions into Al-Aqsa Mosque by extremist Israeli settlers on Tuesday. The joint stance matters because it highlights growing concern over tensions in occupied East Jerusalem. Palestinians, regional governments, and worshippers at the holy site are directly affected by the dispute.
According to a joint statement released by Pakistan’s Foreign Office, the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Egypt, Türkiye, Indonesia, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates denounced the actions. The ministers also condemned the raising of the Israeli flag within the mosque’s courtyards. They described the incidents as provocative measures that violate international law and relevant United Nations resolutions.
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Furthermore, the ministers rejected any attempts to alter the historical and legal status quo of Jerusalem’s holy sites. They stressed the importance of preserving existing arrangements governing Islamic and Christian sacred locations. The statement also reaffirmed recognition of the special role of the Hashemite custodianship in overseeing these sites.
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The ministers reiterated that the entire Al-Aqsa Mosque compound is an exclusive Muslim place of worship. They emphasized that the Jerusalem Endowments and Al-Aqsa Mosque Affairs Department remains the sole legal authority responsible for managing the site. Additionally, they held Israeli authorities responsible for preventing actions that could increase tensions and instability.
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The eight countries called for an immediate halt to what they described as illegal and provocative practices. They also reaffirmed support for Palestinian self-determination and the establishment of an independent state based on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital. The ministers further backed efforts to achieve a lasting peace through a two-state solution in line with international law and relevant UN resolutions.