The joint statement from the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Egypt, Türkiye, Indonesia, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates highlighted the ongoing violations of the historic and legal status quo at Jerusalem’s Islamic and Christian holy sites. They condemned the Israeli government's approval of 30 new settlements and the repeated incursions by Israeli settlers into Al-Aqsa Mosque under police protection, which they described as a flagrant violation of international law.
INTERNATIONALPublished 23 Apr 2026 • Published 20h ago
Foreign Ministers of Muslim Nations Condemn Israeli Settlements in Jerusalem
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On April 23, 2026, foreign ministers from Pakistan and seven other Muslim-majority countries condemned Israel's actions at Al-Aqsa Mosque, particularly the approval of 30 new illegal settlements and incursions by Israeli settlers. They described these actions as violations of international law and a provocation to Muslims worldwide, emphasizing the need to preserve the historic and legal status quo in Jerusalem.
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