Eight Muslim-majority countries, including Pakistan, have strongly condemned recent incursions into Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli settlers, describing the actions as a violation of international law and the longstanding status quo governing the holy site.
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The joint statement was issued by the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Egypt, Türkiye, Indonesia, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The ministers denounced what they called repeated and provocative entries into Al-Aqsa Mosque, also known as Al-Haram Al-Sharif, under the protection of Israeli security forces.
According to the statement, the ministers also objected to the raising of the Israeli flag within the mosque compound, arguing that such actions undermine the historical and legal arrangements that have governed the site for decades.
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Joint Statement by Foreign Ministers of the Group of Eight Arab-Islamic States
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The countries said the incidents represent a clear breach of relevant United Nations resolutions and international legal obligations. They further accused Israel of pursuing measures aimed at altering the historical, legal and demographic character of occupied East Jerusalem and affecting the status of Islamic and Christian holy sites in the city.
The foreign ministers reaffirmed their rejection of any attempts to change the status quo in Jerusalem and stressed the importance of preserving the existing arrangements at religious sites. They also reiterated support for the historical Hashemite custodianship of the holy places in Jerusalem.
In their statement, the ministers warned that continued actions at Al-Aqsa Mosque could increase tensions, contribute to regional instability and undermine international efforts aimed at achieving peace. They called on Israeli authorities to prevent further incidents and halt what they described as escalatory practices.
The group urged the immediate cessation of all measures that could affect the legal and historical status of Al-Aqsa Mosque and called for full respect for the site’s religious significance.
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The ministers also reiterated their support for the Palestinian people and their right to self-determination. They reaffirmed backing for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem serving as its capital.