Malaysia has strongly condemned the latest raid by illegal Israeli settlers on Al-Aqsa Mosque in Palestine’s occupied East Jerusalem, including their raising of the Israeli flag inside the Muslim holy site, describing the act as a grave provocation and a violation of its sanctity.
In a statement on Tuesday, Malaysia’s Foreign Ministry said any attempt to Judaise Al-Aqsa Mosque is abhorrent and constitutes a desecration of the site.
Illegal Israeli settlers on Sunday stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque under police protection and raised Israeli flags inside its courtyards while performing provocative rituals.
It said the latest actions by settlers, supported by Israel, were aimed at altering the reality on the ground as well as the cultural, historical and religious character of Al-Aqsa Mosque.
“Such actions are provocative and unacceptable and disregard the custodial role over Islamic holy sites in Jerusalem. The international community must not remain silent while hostility and aggression are taking place in plain sight,” the ministry said.
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Malaysia called on the international community and the United Nations to take immediate and concrete measures to halt the ongoing violations and ensure that Israel is held accountable.
