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Emirates 24/7
6 days ago
- General
- Emirates 24/7
MoFA summons Israeli Ambassador, condemns in strongest terms offensive, deplorable violations in occupied Jerusalem
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) summoned the Israeli Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, to condemn in the strongest terms the deplorable and offensive violations against the Palestinian people that took place in the courtyard of Al-Aqsa Mosque and in the Muslim Quarter of the Old City. The UAE underscored that these provocative, arbitrary practices represent dangerous incitement against Muslims, and are a flagrant violation of the sanctity of the holy city. The UAE stresses that the continued attacks by Israeli extremists and their incitement to hatred and violence constitute a systematic extremist campaign, that not only targets the Palestinian people but the entire international community, further escalating tensions at a time when efforts should be focused on ending the ongoing tragedy in the Gaza Strip. The UAE calls on the Israeli government to assume full responsibility, condemn these hostile acts, hold perpetrators accountable without exception to ministers and officials, and take urgent steps to prevent the exploitation of Jerusalem for agendas of violence, extremism and incitement. The UAE reiterates that failure to act will be seen as tacit approval that will only further deepen the cycle of hatred, racism, and instability. Furthermore, the UAE emphasised the need to respect the custodial role of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan over the holy sites in accordance with international law and historical status, and not to compromise the authority of the Jerusalem Endowment Administration that manages the affairs of Al-Aqsa Mosque, Qubbat Al Sakhrah, and the surrounding courtyards. The Ministry emphasises the UAE's categorical rejection of all practices that violate resolutions on international legitimacy and threaten further escalation. The UAE underscored the need to respect the status quo of Al-Aqsa Mosque, and the importance of protecting all holy sites in Jerusalem, which symbolise coexistence and peace. Follow Emirates 24|7 on Google News.
The National
6 days ago
- General
- The National
UAE summons Israeli ambassador over 'deplorable' attacks on Palestinians in Jerusalem
The UAE on Wednesday summoned the Israeli ambassador to the country in condemnation of "deplorable and offensive" attacks on Palestinians in Jerusalem this week. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs took action in response to violence in the courtyard of Al Aqsa Mosque and the Muslim Quarter of Jerusalem 's Old City as Jerusalem Day festivities were held on Monday. Large crowds of nationalist Israelis chanted insults and assaulted Palestinians during the annual parade. The ministry spoke out over "provocative" practices, which it said served as "dangerous incitement" against Muslims in the area. "The UAE stresses that the continued attacks by Israeli extremists and their incitement to hatred and violence constitute a systematic extremist campaign that not only targets the Palestinian people but the entire international community," the ministry said. It said the attacks threatened to further escalate tension at a time when efforts should be focused on ending the war in the Gaza Strip. "The UAE calls on the Israeli government to assume full responsibility, condemn these hostile acts, hold perpetrators accountable without exception to ministers and officials, and take urgent steps to prevent the exploitation of Jerusalem for agendas of violence, extremism and incitement," the ministry added. "The UAE reiterates that failure to act will be seen as tacit approval that will only further deepen the cycle of hatred, racism and instability." The ministry emphasised the need to respect Jordan's custodial role over the holy sites in accordance with international law and warned against undermining the authority of the Jerusalem Endowment Administration, that manages the affairs of Al Aqsa Mosque, Qubbat Al Sakhrah and the surrounding courtyards. East Jerusalem is recognised as Israeli-occupied Palestinian territory under international law. Jerusalem Day celebrates Israel's capture of the city in 1967, when Arab forces were defeated in the eastern part. Israel then declared Jerusalem as its undivided capital, a move most of the international community rejects.
Al Arabiya
6 days ago
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
UAE summons Israeli ambassador over ‘provocative practices in Jerusalem'
The United Arab Emirates summoned the Israeli ambassador in the country and noted to him its condemnations of 'provocative practices by Israeli extremists' in Jerusalem, state news agency WAM reported on Wednesday.
Khaleej Times
6 days ago
- General
- Khaleej Times
UAE summons Israeli ambassador, condemns violations against Palestinians at Al Aqsa Mosque
The UAE summoned the Israeli ambassador to the UAE on Wednesday to express the nation's strong condemnation of what it described as 'shameful and offensive violations' against Palestinians in the courtyards of Al Aqsa Mosque and the Islamic Quarter of Jerusalem's Old City. In an official statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs denounced the arbitrary practices as a 'serious provocation and incitement against Muslims,' calling them a flagrant breach of the sanctity of the Holy City. The UAE reiterated its firm stance against actions that threaten religious harmony and international peace. MoFAIC condemned repeated attacks by Israeli extremists, warning that these actions — coupled with incitement to hatred and violence — represent a systematic campaign not only against the Palestinian people but also the broader international community. The Ministry cautioned that such provocations risk exacerbating tensions at a time when the priority should be ending the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip. The UAE called on the Israeli government to take full responsibility for the incidents, hold perpetrators accountable—including public officials—and urgently halt the exploitation of Jerusalem for agendas rooted in violence and extremism. The Ministry warned that failure to act would be seen as tacit approval, potentially fueling further hatred, racism, and regional instability. The Ministry also reaffirmed the UAE's support for the role of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in overseeing Islamic holy sites in Jerusalem, urging respect for international law and the long-standing historical status quo. It stressed the need to avoid infringing upon the authority of the Jerusalem Endowments Administration, which manages Al-Aqsa Mosque, the Dome of the Rock, and surrounding areas. Reiterating its categorical rejection of any actions that contravene international resolutions, the UAE emphasised the importance of safeguarding religious sites and upholding Jerusalem's status as a symbol of coexistence and peace.
LBCI
26-05-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
Sweden to summon Israeli ambassador over Gaza
Sweden's foreign ministry will summon Israel's ambassador in Stockholm to protest against a lack of humanitarian aid to people in Gaza, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said Monday. Last week, under growing international pressure, Israeli authorities allowed a trickle of aid into the Palestinian enclave but the few hundred trucks carried only a tiny fraction of the food needed by a population of 2 million at risk of famine after nearly three months of blockade. Kristersson told Swedish news agency TT that the European Union should impose sanctions and exert diplomatic pressure on Israel to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza. "We have been incredibly clear about that, ourselves and together with many other European countries," Kristersson told TT. "That pressure is now increasing, no doubt, and for very good reasons," he said.
