Israeli aggression and sanctity violations at the Al-Aqsa Mosque are denounced by the GCC
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Alaina
- . April 10, 2023
- . Update: April 11, 2023 1:18 am
The rise in violence by Israel in Jerusalem and the continuous assaults on the Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli forces have been denounced by the secretary general of the Gulf Cooperation Council.
Jassem Mohamed Albudaiwi denounced the disrespect shown by Israeli forces throughout Ramadan and the breach of Al-Aqsa’s sanctity. The sanctities of the holy sites were being violated, according to Albudaiwi, by Israeli violence during the holy month and the ongoing invasions at the mosque.
He urged the international community to defend Palestinian civilians and thwart Israeli efforts to alter the legal status, racial makeup, and arrangements for the Islamic holy site in Jerusalem.
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The GCC has listed specific violations committed by Israeli soldiers, such as the shutting of the Ibrahimi Mosque and the harassment, assault, and expulsion of worshipers.
According to Albudaiwi, such actions are provocative to Muslims worldwide, violate the legal standing of sacred sites, go against long-standing status quo agreements, and seriously violate international law and UN resolutions.
He continued by saying that the continual horrific assaults marked a worrying turning point, and the Israeli government was solely to blame. The declaration was made a few days after Albudaiwi denounced the Israeli settlers’ raid on the Al-Aqsa Mosque on March 29 while being protected by Israeli soldiers.
According to him, such actions during Ramadan represented a risky uptick, a clear violation of international law, and a breach of Jerusalem’s legal and historical status quo.
