RIYADH — Saudi Arabia strongly condemned on Tuesday the incursion into the courtyards of Al-Aqsa Mosque in East Jerusalem by an Israeli minister, who was accompanied by occupation forces.The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs categorically rejected Israel’s ongoing violations of international law, its disrespect for the sanctity of Islamic holy sites, and its provocation of Muslims worldwide. In a statement, the ministry emphasized the necessity for the international community to fulfill its responsibility to stop all Israeli violations and transgressions against the Palestinian people, as well as against the historical sites in the occupied Palestine. The Kingdom called for respect for the historical and legal status of Al-Aqsa Mosque and urged accountability for the occupation regarding these repeated and egregious actions. The far-right Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque compound on Monday sparked widespread outrage in the Arab and Islamic world. Ben Gvir entered the mosque through the Moroccan Gate and toured its courtyards.RIYADH — Saudi Arabia strongly condemned on Tuesday the incursion into the courtyards of Al-Aqsa Mosque in East Jerusalem by an Israeli minister, who was accompanied by occupation forces.The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs categorically rejected Israel’s ongoing violations of international law, its disrespect for the sanctity of Islamic holy sites, and its provocation of Muslims worldwide. In a statement, the ministry emphasized the necessity for the international community to fulfill its responsibility to stop all Israeli violations and transgressions against the Palestinian people, as well as against the historical sites in the occupied Palestine. The Kingdom called for respect for the historical and legal status of Al-Aqsa Mosque and urged accountability for the occupation regarding these repeated and egregious actions. The far-right Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque compound on Monday sparked widespread outrage in the Arab and Islamic world. Ben Gvir entered the mosque through the Moroccan Gate and toured its courtyards.
