In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Saudi Ministry of
Foreign Affairs renewed the Kingdom’s warning of the consequences of the
continuation of such violations of international law and the historical status
of the city of Jerusalem.
The Israeli acts also provoke the sentiments of millions of
Muslims around the world, especially in light of the humanitarian catastrophe
witnessed by the people of Palestine, the statement pointed out.
While emphasizing the importance of respecting religious
sanctity, the ministry called on the international community to assume its
responsibility towards stopping the ongoing Israeli violations of international
law and relevant international legitimacy resolutions.
According to reports, more than 2,000 illegal Israeli
settlers stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque complex on Tuesday morning, under the heavy
protection of Israeli troops, to perform a religious event. The act provoked
tensions with Palestinian Muslims present at the holy site, the Jordan-run
Islamic Endowments Department said in a statement.
Approximately 2,250 Israeli settlers toured the complex and
conducted Talmudic religious rituals. It was also reported that Israeli
settlers were seen waving Israeli flags while storming the complex of the
mosque.
The settlers’ entry into the Al-Aqsa Mosque complex came in
response to a call from extremist Jewish groups to commemorate Tisha B’Av, an
annual Jewish fast day that marks the occurrence of several disasters in Jewish
history, official Palestinian news agency Wafa reported.
The settlers entered the mosque through the western
Al-Mugharbah Gate, a route frequently used during such incursions, it added.
