ISLAMABAD: The foreign ministers of eight Muslim-majority countries, including Pakistan, have strongly condemned recent actions by Israeli settlers and extremist groups at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, warning that such incidents threaten regional peace and stability.
In a joint statement, the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, Türkiye, and Indonesia said that provocative actions at the holy site are unacceptable and undermine its religious sanctity.
The ministers stressed that the historical, legal, and religious status of Al-Aqsa Mosque must be fully respected and that any unilateral attempts to alter its status are unacceptable.
The statement also reaffirmed the special role of Jordan’s Islamic Waqf in administering the religious and administrative affairs of the mosque and called on the international community to take effective measures to preserve this arrangement.
The eight countries urged Israel to ensure unrestricted access for Muslim worshippers to Al-Aqsa Mosque, respect freedom of religion, and refrain from actions that could further escalate tensions and provoke conflict in the region.
