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. Read More: Israel committed to Al–Aqsa status quo: foreign minister The joint statement was issued by the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Egypt, […]
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Saudi Arabia condemns Israeli minister’s Al-Aqsa act
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. Read More: Pakistan, seven Muslim states condemn Israeli closure of Al–Aqsa mosque gates In a statement, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs criticised the Israeli […]
Muslim nations condemned actions in Jerusalem
Foreign ministers from several Muslim majority countries, including Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Qatar and United Arab Emirates have jointly condemned recent developments in Jerusalem, expressing concern over actions affecting the status of religious sites. Reas More: Over 100000 worshippers perform Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa In a joint statement, the countries criticised what […]
Al-Aqsa Mosque reopens after 40-day closure
JERUSALEM: The Al-Aqsa Mosque reopened to Muslim worshippers on Thursday, ending a 40-day closure imposed by Israel. The reopening allowed hundreds of Palestinians to access the holy site for the first time in weeks. Read More: Pakistan condemns Israeli minister storming Al–Aqsa Located within the Old City, Al-Aqsa Mosque is one of the holiest sites for […]
Israel confirms strikes on Tehran
Israel has launched strikes on Iran, with explosions reported in the Iranian capital late Tuesday night, according to Iranian media. Reports from Tehran said loud blasts were heard in multiple parts of the city, while thick plumes of smoke were seen rising into the night sky. Iranian outlets stated that several missiles landed near University […]
Israeli police arrest Al-Aqsa Mosque imam amid rising tensions
Israeli authorities have arrested Sheikh Mohammed al-Abbasi, the imam of Al-Aqsa Mosque, from inside the mosque’s courtyards, Palestinian sources reported on Monday evening. No official reason for the detention was provided. Read More: Al–Aqsa preacher’s voice echoes across Jerusalem devoid of ramadan crowds According to the Palestinian news agency Wafa, the arrest comes amid escalating […]
US, Israel hold talks amid Qatar strike fallout
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem amid rising tensions in the Middle East. Their discussion is expected to focus on Israel’s recent airstrikes on Qatar and plans for military operations in Gaza. The visit comes as regional outrage grows over Israel’s expanding conflict, which has now affected […]
Iran strikes Tel Aviv and Jerusalem with missiles, 5 Israelis injured
TEL AVIV – Tensions escalated sharply on Tuesday as Iran launched fresh ballistic missile and drone attacks targeting Israel’s capital, Jerusalem, and the city of Tel Aviv. According to international media, five people were injured in the strikes. Loud explosions echoed across several Israeli cities early Tuesday morning, triggering air raid sirens in various regions. […]
Australia drops recognition of West Jerusalem as capital of Israel
SYDNEY: Australia on Tuesday reversed a decision of the previous government to recognise West Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, saying the status of the city should be resolved through peace negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian people. Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong said Australia “will always be a steadfast friend of Israel” and was […]
Israel hits Gaza after rocket attack as Jerusalem tensions spike
Israel carried out its first air strikes on the Gaza Strip in months early Tuesday in response to a rocket fired from the Palestinian enclave as tensions soar after a weekend of violence around a Jerusalem holy site. Warning sirens sounded in southern Israel Monday night after the rocket was fired from the enclave controlled […]