LONDON, (PIC)
The United Kingdom has condemned Israel’s Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s break-in into Aqsa Mosque compound.
“The UK strongly condemns Minister Ben-Gvir’s deliberately provocative visit to Jerusalem’s Holy Sites,” British Foreign Minister David Lammy said on Wednesday in a statement posted on X.
“Such actions undermine the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan’s role as custodian of the sites and the longstanding status quo arrangements.”
“The focus of all parties must be on securing an immediate ceasefire and the release of all hostages, and restoring regional stability.”
Earlier Tuesday, hundreds of extremist Jewish settlers desecrated the Aqsa Mosque in Occupied Jerusalem under tight police protection to mark what they call the destruction of the temple.
According to the Islamic Awqaf Administration in the holy city, the Israeli occupation police allowed over 2,250 settlers to enter the Aqsa Mosque and defile its courtyards while doing provocative practices, including singing the Israeli anthem, performing prayers, carrying the Israeli flag, and dancing.
