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Diplomatic Fury
Ben-Gvir stormed the Al-Aqsa compound after 38 days of closure to Muslim worshippers.
“The OIC held the Israeli occupation authorities fully responsible for the repercussions of the continuation of such daily Israeli attacks”
The OIC held Israel fully responsible for the repercussions of the attacks.
Egypt called it a serious escalation and an unacceptable provocation.
Saudi Arabia condemned the storming in the strongest terms.
Pakistan categorized it as a direct assault and violation of international law.
Jordan called it a flagrant violation of international and humanitarian law.
Historical Context and Closure
Al-Aqsa and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre had been closed for 38 days.
Friday marked the ninth time since 1967 that Israel closed Al-Aqsa.
Closure was seen as a tactic to tighten control over the mosque compound.
The Mosque's courtyards were empty except for Waqf employees.
Israeli police allowed only limited prayer at the Church.
Regional Repercussions
The storming exacerbated tensions amid the US-Israeli war against Iran.
“Pakistan categorically rejected all attempts by the Israeli occupying authorities to alter or undermine the established religious, historical and legal status of Al-Aqsa Mosque”
Hamas said it reflected Israel's determination to impose Judaization.
Egypt warned the situation risked igniting further violence.
The incident added to simultaneous events across the region.
Western media rarely connected closures and incursions to the Iran war.