Israeli settlers stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in East Jerusalem on Monday under the watchful eye and protection of Israel’s military occupation forces, according to a statement from the Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The ministry condemned the incursion, describing it as a deliberate step towards asserting Israeli control over Jerusalem.
In the statement reported by the Palestinian News Agency, the ministry explained that this action is part of a broader effort to target Jerusalem’s Christian and Islamic holy sites, with the aim of imposing full control and advancing the “Judaization” of the city.
It also noted that imposing Jewish control over the holy site constitutes a clear violation of international law and resolutions, including those of UNESCO.
The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs called on the international community to uphold its legal and moral obligations to prevent the ongoing suffering of the Palestinian people, particularly in Jerusalem and its holy sites, which have been under occupation since 1967.
The ministry added that it is actively engaging with international stakeholders, both bilaterally and multilaterally, to address these provocative actions, warning of the dangerous repercussions for the broader conflict and regional stability.