Qatar Condemns Extremist Israeli National Security Minister and Settlers' Incursion into Al-Aqsa Mosque

Doha, October 26 (KUNA) — Qatar condemned the incursion by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and a group of settlers into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound under the protection of the occupation forces, describing it as a blatant violation of international law and international humanitarian law, and an unacceptable provocation of the feelings of millions of Muslims worldwide. In a statement on Monday, Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed that Al-Aqsa Mosque is a place of worship exclusively for Muslims, and that all unilateral measures aimed at altering the historical and legal status quo in Jerusalem and its holy sites are null and void under international law. The ministry warned that the continuation of these violations and repeated provocations would fuel cycles of violence and escalation in the region and undermine prospects for de-escalation and stability. It renewed its call on the international community to take urgent action to compel the Israeli occupation to halt its ongoing violations against the Palestinian people and their holy sites, and to comply with relevant resolutions of international legitimacy. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also reaffirmed Qatar’s firm and consistent position supporting the Palestinian cause and the resilience of the brotherly Palestinian people, which is based on ending the occupation and enabling the Palestinian people to attain their legitimate rights, foremost among them the establishment of an independent state on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital. (End) S S S / R J