Türkiye urges the Israeli government to take immediate steps towards de-escalating tensions in occupied East Jerusalem in response to incidents during the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, where Israeli settlers forcibly entered the Al Aqsa Mosque complex.
Israeli police began allowing the settler incursions into the Al Aqsa Mosque complex in 2003, despite repeated condemnations from Palestinians. / Photo: AA
Releasing a statement on Monday, Türkiye called on the Israeli government to urge prompt and serious measures to de-escalate the tensions on the ground. "We reiterate our call to the Israeli government to refrain from any provocative actions that would escalate tensions on the ground and strongly expect that necessary steps be taken promptly and seriously in this regard," it added.
- Attacks that violate the sanctity and historical status quo of sacred sites, especially the Haram al Sharif in Jerusalem, are completely unacceptableThe settlers, escorted by Israeli police, entered through the Al Mughrabi Gate, toured the mosque's courtyards, and attempted to perform Talmudic rituals.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Israeli settlers storm Al Aqsa complex in East Jerusalem to celebrate SukkotIsraeli police began allowing the illegal settler incursions into the Al Aqsa Mosque complex in 2003, despite repeated condemnations worldwide.
Read more »
Kohelet Policy Forum Head Criticizes Israeli Judicial ReformThe head of Kohelet Policy Forum in Jerusalem, which has provided research and many of the ideas for the Israeli government's ongoing judicial reforms, criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition's handling of the divisive issue in an interview.
Read more »
East Bay man accused of murdering girlfriend claimed he was victim of #MeTooThe man accused of murdering Rachel Elizabeth Imani Buckner once held office in San Francisco, and claimed he was the victim of false sexual harassment accusations in college.
Read more »