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Muslim nations condemn Israel over restrictions on worship in Jerusalem holy sites

By The South Asia Times

ISLAMABAD- Foreign ministers from eight Muslim-majority countries have jointly condemned Israel over continued restrictions on freedom of worship for both Muslims and Christians in occupied Jerusalem, warning that such measures risk escalating regional tensions.

In a strongly worded joint statement, ministers from Pakistan, Egypt, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Qatar denounced what they described as “flagrant violations of international law,” citing limits on access to key religious sites including the Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

The statement highlighted restrictions preventing Muslim worshippers from entering Al-Aqsa Mosque — also known as Al-Haram Al-Sharif — as well as reported barriers faced by senior Christian clergy, including the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, in accessing the Church of the Holy Sepulchre during Palm Sunday observances.

The ministers accused Israel of attempting to alter the “legal and historical status quo” at religious sites in Jerusalem, stressing that such actions violate international humanitarian law and undermine the fundamental right to freedom of worship.

They also condemned the reported closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque’s gates for an extended period, including during the holy month of Ramadan, calling it a serious breach of Israel’s obligations as an occupying power.

Reaffirming their position, the ministers emphasized that the entire compound of Al-Aqsa Mosque remains an exclusive place of worship for Muslims and is administered by the Jordanian Waqf authorities under longstanding arrangements.

The joint statement urged Israel to immediately lift restrictions, reopen access routes in Jerusalem’s Old City, and ensure unhindered entry for worshippers of both faiths. It also called on the international community, particularly the United Nations, to take a firm stance against what it described as ongoing violations at Islamic and Christian holy sites.

The ministers warned that continued restrictions could have serious implications for regional and international peace and stability.

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