Aqsa Mosque

Jerusalem Commission slams Israeli attacks on Islamic cemeteries

Monday-7-November-2016

The Commission of Scholars and Preachers in Occupied Jerusalem slammed on Sunday the Israeli attacks on Muslim cemeteries and Islamic holy sites calling for immediately bringing them to a halt.

UNESCO must go one step further

Friday-4-November-2016

The UN’s record of standing up to Israel’s bully-boy tactics is littered with failure.

Tens of thousands perform Friday prayer at Aqsa Mosque

Friday-4-November-2016

Tens of thousands of Muslim worshipers performed Friday’s noon prayer at the holy al-Aqsa Mosque in Occupied Jerusalem despite the tight Israeli restrictions.

Groups of settlers defile Aqsa Mosque under police guard

Sunday-30-October-2016

Different groups of Jewish settlers escorted by police forces on Sunday morning desecrated anew the Aqsa Mosque’s western courtyards.

Tens of thousands observe Friday prayer at Aqsa Mosque

Friday-28-October-2016

Tens of thousands of Palestinians from Jerusalem and other occupied territories listened to the Friday khutba (sermon) and performed the prayer at the Aqsa Mosque amid tight Israeli security measures.

Bahar calls for guarding Aqsa against impending Israeli dangers

Thursday-27-October-2016

Ahmed Bahar first deputy speaker of the Palestinian Legislative Council (PLC) has called on the Palestinian people from all spectra to join forces to protect the Aqsa Mosque against recent Israeli escalation threatening its existence.

UN renews call for upholding status quo at Jerusalem holy sites

Tuesday-25-October-2016

The UN on Monday called anew for necessarily maintaining the status quo at the Aqsa Mosque after Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu announced intents to participate personally in underground diggings beneath the Aqsa Mosque.

Over 240 settlers defile Aqsa Mosque

Sunday-23-October-2016

A large number of Jewish settlers on Sunday morning desecrated the Aqsa Mosque’s courtyards amid tight police protection.

UNESCO Resolution on Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Death of Shimon Peres

Friday-21-October-2016

‘While the resolution will unlikely alter the nature of the conflict fundamentally it rejects – legally and morally – all Israeli efforts aimed at denying the rights of Muslims – and Christians – in their city.

Hamas: Ki-moon violates UN resolutions to please Israel

Wednesday-19-October-2016

The Hamas Movement has strongly denounced outgoing UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon for criticizing the UNESCO’s approval of a resolution on Tuesday confirming that the Aqsa Mosque is a purely Islamic heritage landmark.