Widespread condemnation led by the Kingdom against the incursions into Al-Aqsa Mosque

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, along with seven other Arab and Islamic countries, strongly condemned the continued incursions into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound by Israeli settlers under the protection of the occupation forces. In a joint statement, the countries affirmed that these provocative practices constitute a flagrant violation of international law and the historical and legal status quo in occupied Jerusalem, undermining efforts toward a comprehensive and just peace in the region.

Serious repercussions from repeated incursions into Al-Aqsa Mosque

These violations date back decades, with the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound witnessing ongoing attempts to alter its Arab and Islamic identity. The recent condemnation from the Kingdom and the seven countries comes within the context of continuous diplomatic efforts aimed at protecting Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem. These countries consistently emphasize that the Al-Aqsa Mosque, in its entirety, is a place of worship exclusively for Muslims, and that any attempt to divide it temporally or spatially is null and void under international resolutions and UN law.

The firm Saudi and international stance towards the Palestinian issue

This collective stance carries significant political implications at the local, regional, and international levels. Locally and regionally, this solidarity strengthens Arab and Islamic unity in the face of current challenges and sends a clear message to the international community about the need to uphold its moral and legal responsibilities to protect holy sites. Internationally, the continuation of these violations threatens to drag the region into a new cycle of violence and instability, negatively impacting international peace and security and hindering efforts to de-escalate tensions.

Calls to stop the violations and protect the historical status of Jerusalem

In closing, the eight countries called upon the international community, particularly the UN Security Council, to intervene immediately to halt these illegal practices and provide the necessary protection for the Palestinian people and their holy sites. They emphasized that achieving lasting peace in the Middle East is only possible through the establishment of an independent Palestinian state within the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with relevant UN resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative.