UAE condemns Ben-Gvir’s storming of Al Aqsa Mosque compound

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates strongly condemned the storming of Al Aqsa Courtyard by Itamar Ben-Gvir, the Israeli Minister of National Security, alongside settlers, under the protection of the Israeli police, considering these actions a provocative escalation and an unacceptable act of extremism.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) called on the Israeli government to assume full responsibility, condemn these hostile acts, and hold all those involved accountable, particularly ministers and officials within the Israeli government..Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.. The UAE affirmed that the continued attacks and incitement to hatred and violence constitute a systematic extremist campaign that not only targets the brotherly Palestinian people but also threatens social peace, and risks further escalation.

Furthermore, the UAE emphasised the need to respect the historical and legal status quo of Al Aqsa Mosque, ensure the protection of all holy sites, and uphold the custodial role of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in overseeing the endowments and managing the affairs of Al-Aqsa Mosque..UAE strongly condemns attacks by Israeli statement settlers on villages in the Occupied West Bank.

UAE, Saudi Arabia and allies condemn Israeli actions at Al Aqsa Mosque.

UAE condemns Israeli attacks on Syrian territory.

Joint statement by Foreign Ministers of UAE, Jordan, Türkiye, Egypt, Indonesia, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar on incursions by Israeli settlers into Al Aqsa Mosque