UAE condemns storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli Minister

Thu 27/7/2023
General
The UAE has strongly condemned the storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by the Israeli Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, who has previous racist positions and statements, and extremists under the protection of the Israeli police.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) reaffirmed the UAE's firm position on the need to provide full protection for Al-Aqsa Mosque, and halt serious and provocative violations taking place there.

The Ministry underscored the need to respect  the custodial role of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan over the holy sites in accordance with international law and the historical context at hand, and not to compromise the authority of the Jerusalem Endowment Administration that manages the affairs of Al-Aqsa Mosque.

The Ministry called upon Israeli authorities to halt escalation and avoid exacerbating tension and instability in the region, affirming the UAE's rejection of all practices that violate resolutions on international legitimacy and threaten further escalation.

Moreover, the Ministry stressed the need to support all regional and international efforts to advance the peace process in the Middle East, end illegal practices that threaten the two-state solution and establish an independent Palestinian state on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.

Related News

Sat 05/7/2025
General
UAE leaders congratulate President of Cabo Verde on Independence Day

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President José Maria Neves of the Republic of Cabo Verde on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.

View Details
Sat 05/7/2025
General
UAE leaders congratulate President of Venezuela on Independence Day

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Nicolás Maduro Moros of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.

View Details
Sat 05/7/2025
General
UAE Hosts ‘BRICS Youth Dialogue’ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Marking a milestone in youth engagement, the United Arab Emirates brought its pioneering ‘Youth Dialogue’ model to Brazil for the very first time as part of its broader participation in the BRICS Summit.

View Details
Fri 04/7/2025
Minister News
Abdullah bin Zayed meets with Yair Lapid

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Yair Lapid, Opposition Leader in the State of Israel, in Abu Dhabi.

View Details
Did you find this content useful?

You can help us improve by providing your feedback about your experience.

Have you used our services at our service centre or digitally recently?