Muslim World League Denounces Israeli Raids on Al-Aqsa Mosque
Translated from Arabic, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- The Muslim World League strongly condemns repeated Israeli incursions into Al-Aqsa Mosque.
- Secretary-General Dr. Mohammad Al-Issa warns of escalating tensions and risks to regional stability.
- The League calls on the international community to halt these violations and supports Palestinian rights.
The Muslim World League has issued a strong condemnation of the persistent incursions by Israeli settlers and extremist ministers into the Al-Aqsa Mosque, carried out under the protection of Israeli police. The League's General Secretariat, in a statement, decried these actions as a dangerous violation that inflames Muslim sentiments globally and constitutes a grave assault on the sanctity of Islamic holy sites. Secretary-General, Sheikh Dr. Mohammad Al-Issa, cautioned against the Israeli occupation's continued transgressions of the established historical and legal status quo in Jerusalem's Islamic and Christian holy places. He warned that these actions undermine peace efforts and threaten security and stability in the region and the world.
this dangerous violation that inflames Muslim sentiments globally and constitutes a grave assault on the sanctity of Islamic holy sites
Dr. Al-Issa emphasized the urgent need for the international community to fulfill its moral and legal responsibilities by immediately halting these violations. He expressed strong support for the statements issued by Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the UAE, Qatar, Indonesia, Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey, which address Israeli violations in the occupied Palestinian territories. The League affirmed its backing for the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, foremost among them the right to self-determination and the establishment of their independent state. This stance reflects a unified Arab and Islamic front against actions perceived as provocations and aggressions in occupied territories.
the urgent need for the international community to fulfill its moral and legal responsibilities by immediately halting these violations
Originally published by Okaz in Arabic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.