ISLAMABAD — Pakistan, alongside seven other Muslim nations, issued a joint statement on Tuesday strongly condemning the continuous incursions of extremist Israeli settlers into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound. The coalition called for an immediate halt to these provocative actions, warning that repeated violations threaten regional stability and undermine global peace efforts.
Key Highlights
- Pakistan, Egypt, Turkiye, Indonesia, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE issued a joint condemnation.
- The ministers condemned the raising of the Israeli flag within the holy site’s courtyards under the protection of Israeli forces.
- The statement reaffirmed that the entire 144-dunam Al-Aqsa Mosque area is an exclusive place of worship for Muslims.
- Jordan’s Jerusalem Endowments Department was backed as the sole legal authority over the compound.
- The nations reiterated their unwavering support for an independent Palestinian state based on the 1967 lines.
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Joint Statement by Foreign Ministers of the Group of Eight Arab-Islamic States
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Violations of International Law and Status Quo
The foreign ministers emphasized that the provocative actions by settlers, carried out under the protection of Israeli forces, constitute a flagrant violation of international law and relevant United Nations resolutions. They categorically rejected any attempts to alter the historical and legal status quo of Islamic and Christian holy sites in occupied East Jerusalem, while explicitly recognizing the special role of the historical Hashemite custodianship.
According to the Foreign Office (FO), the joint declaration reminded the international community that the Jerusalem Endowments and Al-Aqsa Mosque Affairs Department, which is affiliated with the Jordanian Ministry of Awqaf, holds exclusive jurisdiction to administer the 144-dunam compound and regulate entry.
Demands for Accountability and a Two-State Solution
The eight nations held Israeli authorities fully responsible for halting these escalatory practices, noting that such violations exacerbate tensions and fuel extremism.
Reaffirming their solidarity with the Palestinian people, the foreign ministers backed their inalienable right to self-determination. The coalition concluded by calling for a comprehensive peace through a two-state solution, demanding an end to the Israeli occupation and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state along the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.
