World leaders condemn Israeli raid on al-Aqsa Mosque
World leaders have strongly condemned Israeli forces’ violence against Palestinian worshipers at the al-Aqsa Mosque compound in the occupied East al-Quds, warning that the move could further escalate tensions.
Widespread condemnation poured in on Wednesday after Israeli forces staged a second attack against Palestinian worshipers at the compound, where they were observing the holy month of Ramadhan.
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian condemned the Israeli desecration of al-Aqsa Mosque, saying that the Israelis are confused by the wave of convergence in the Islamic world.
“The desecration of al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli forces and their night raid on worshipers of the holy site created painful scenes that are the result of the behavior of human rights advocates who turn a blind eye to Zionism’s crimes,” Amir-Abdollahian tweeted on Thursday.
“The Zionists are confused by the wave of convergence in the Muslim world and the prospect of internal collapse,” he added.
Jordan also denounced the attack, calling on Israeli forces to leave the compound immediately.
In a statement, the UAE’s Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the brutal raid, saying the regime’s actions risked “exacerbating tension and instability in the region.”
The Israeli act of violence was also condemned by Morocco’s Foreign Ministry, which highlighted the need “to avoid measures and violations likely to damage chances of peace in the region.”
Qatar warned that such moves “will have serious repercussions on security and stability in the region, and will undermine efforts to revive the stalled peace process if the international community does not hasten to take action.”
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan also condemned the assault, saying, “Trampling on al-Aqsa Mosque is our red line.”
The United States expressed deep concern about the continuing violence in East al-Quds, urging “all sides” to exercise restraint.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said his government was “extremely concerned” with the inflamed rhetoric coming out of the Israeli regime.
Germany also urged both sides “to do everything possible to calm the situation.”
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