Fanatical Jews raid Al-Aqsa Mosque

Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, along with Minister for the Development of the Negev and Galilee Yitzhak Wasserlauf and Likud Party Member of Parliament Amit Halevi, were among 2,250 fanatical Jews who raided the Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem.

It was stated that the raid was carried out on the anniversary of the destruction of the Temple of Solomon and the "Tisha B'Av" day of mourning. The fanatical group performed Talmudic rituals under police protection and chanted slogans and sang anthems in the courtyard. During this time, Palestinians were prevented from entering the Al-Aqsa Mosque.

JEWS SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO WORSHIP

Making a statement after the raid, Ben-Gvir said, "There is very important progress regarding the administration and sovereignty of this place (Al-Aqsa Mosque). Our policy is to allow Jews to worship here." Furthermore, touching upon the ceasefire negotiations to be held between Israel and Hamas on August 15, Ben-Gvir stated, "We should not go to the negotiations; instead, we must defeat Hamas and bring it to its knees."

REACTION FROM NEIGHBORING COUNTRIES

The Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the raid on the Al-Aqsa Mosque by fanatical Jews, stating that this act is a clear violation of international law and the historical and legal status of Jerusalem. The statement said, "Israel has no sovereignty over occupied Jerusalem." The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs also issued a statement condemning the raid, noting that such provocative acts violate the status quo in the region and called on the international community to play an active role in combating these violations.

STATUS OF AL-AQSA MOSQUE

According to the agreement signed between Israel and Jordan, the Al-Aqsa Mosque is under the protection of the Jerusalem Islamic Waqf Administration, which is affiliated with the Jordanian Ministry of Awqaf, Islamic Affairs and Holy Places. While only Muslims are allowed to worship at the Al-Aqsa Mosque, members of other religions are only permitted to enter for "visits."

News Source: İHA