The Organization of Islamic Cooperation strongly condemns the assault on the Al-Aqsa Mosque by an extreme minister from Israel's occupation administration and hundreds of extremist settlers.
The OIC denounces the destruction of the mosque's courtyards and the obstruction of worshippers' entrance, stating that these actions violate international law and applicable UN resolutions.
The OIC warns that Israel's attempts to change the Arab and Islamic character of Jerusalem pose grave risks and emphasizes that Muslims exclusively dedicate the Al-Aqsa Mosque for worship. The group calls on the international community, particularly the UN Security Council, to end these abuses and provide protection for the Palestinian people.
"Jeddah, August 14, 2024." An extreme minister from Israel's occupation administration carried out the assault on the Al-Aqsa Mosque, and hundreds of extremist settlers followed. The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) strongly condemns this action.The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has denounced both the destruction of the mosque's courtyards and the obstruction of worshippers' entrance to the mosque. These actions have exacerbated the feelings of Muslims all over the world and are a blatant violation of international law as well as applicable United Nations resolutions.Israel's ongoing attempts to change the Arab and Islamic character of the occupied city of Jerusalem pose grave risks, according to a warning from the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).The group highlighted that Israel, as the state that is occupying Jerusalem, does not have jurisdiction over the holy sites that are located within the city of Jerusalem at this time. The group specifically emphasized that Muslims exclusively dedicate the entire complex of the revered Al-Aqsa Mosque, a lovely sanctuary, to their worship.In order to fulfill its duties, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) strongly encouraged the international community, and the United Nations Security Council in particular, to put an end to these egregious and ongoing abuses of sacred sites and freedom of religion.In addition to highlighting the significance of providing international protection for the Palestinian people, the group stressed the importance of putting an immediate and comprehensive end to Israeli aggression.